Unisex · #7,971 in 2026

Carlas

Current Rank
#7,971
Peak Rank
#2,533 (1972)
Total Babies
174
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #5,293 (59 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,533 (174 total)
👦As Boy Name
1918
First Year
1996
Last Year
1972
Peak Year
#2533
Peak Rank
174
Total Count
24
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1954
First Year
1977
Last Year
1962
Peak Year
#5293
Peak Rank
59
Total Count
10
Years Active

The Story of Carlas

As a girl name

Carlas first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1954, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1962, when 7 Carlass were born — ranking #5,293 that year. As of 2026, Carlas ranks #9,651 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 59 Carlass have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Carlas first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1918, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 14 Carlass were born — ranking #2,533 that year. As of 2026, Carlas ranks #7,971 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 174 Carlass have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Carlas

Phonetically similar names — useful when Carlas is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carlas

What does the name Carlas mean?
Carlas is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1918. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Carlas in 2026?
In 2026, Carlas ranks #7,971 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Carlas most popular?
Carlas reached its peak popularity in 1972, ranking #2,533 that year with 14 babies given the name.
Is Carlas a unisex name?
Yes — Carlas is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 25% of Carlass assigned female and 75% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Carlas?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Carlas include Dory, Edelmiro, Dereke. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Carlas

Carlas is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 174 births in the dataset. Carlas's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #2,533. Use the chart and map above to compare Carlas's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.