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Carlitos

♂ Boy

Pronounced kar-LEE-tohs /kɑrˈli.toʊs/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish diminutive of Carlos/Carl — from the Germanic, 'a free man' (a little Carlos)Low

In 30 seconds: A free man: Carlitos is a Spanish diminutive of Carlos. Sweet, classic, and warm (said 'kar-LEE-tohs').
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA Spanish diminutive of Carlos/Carl — from the Germanic, 'a free man' (a little Carlos)
U.S. rank (2025)#7279 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 583

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619642025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Carlitos is a Spanish diminutive of Carlos/Carl — from the Germanic, 'a free man' (a little Carlos). A sweet, classic name (said 'kar-LEE-tohs').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, a-free-man at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Carlos/Carl means 'a free man' in the Germanic — Carlitos is a sweet Spanish diminutive ('little Carlos'), classic and warm (said 'kar-LEE-tohs').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Carlos — Spanish diminutive

Variations

CarlosCarlito

Nicknames

Carlos

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Carlitos mean?

Carlitos is a Spanish diminutive of Carlos/Carl — Germanic 'a free man' (a little Carlos).

How do you pronounce Carlitos?

It's said kar-LEE-tohs /kɑrˈli.toʊs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Carlitos a boy or girl name?

Carlitos is a boy's name.

How popular is Carlitos?

Carlitos is a very rare name in the U.S.

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