Declining since 1991, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Decarlos since 1964
Babies named Decarlos per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 291 |
| 1980s | 274 |
| 1990s | 268 |
| 2000s | 216 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Decarlos is a modern American name that emerged in the 1960s and rose to modest popularity in the 1970s, reaching its highest rank in 1975. Since 1991, its usage has been steadily declining, and it ranked 10,695th in 2025. The name is almost exclusively given to boys. Its formation follows a pattern seen in other invented names like DeShawn and DeAndre, combining the prefix De- with Carlos. While it has not been recorded in any significant number in top states, its presence in U.S. records reflects the creative naming trends of the late 20th century.
Decarlos appears to be a modern American coinage, formed by combining the Spanish name Carlos with the popular prefix De-, which may be influenced by names such as DeAndre or DeShawn. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1960s and saw its peak usage in the 1970s. The name is most likely a creation based on phonetic appeal rather than a traditional etymological root.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: D, Dec, Carlo
Variants: DeCarlos, De Carlos
Sibling names for Decarlos
Names that share Decarlos's style, for a brother or sister.
