Carlos Son

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Carlos Son — Germanic
344K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Carlos Son is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Carlos is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Carlos is a masculine given name, and is the Maltese, Portuguese and Spanish variant of the English name Charles, from the North Germanic Carl. Carlos I of Portugal (1863–1908), second to last King of Portugal Carlos II of Spain, last Habsburg King in Spain Carlos, Prince of Asturias (1545–1568), son of King Philip II Carlos III (1716–1788), King of Spain from 10 August 1759 to 14 December 1788 Carlos IV (1748–1819), King of Spain from 14 December 1788, until his abdication on 19 March 1808 Infante Carlos, Count of Molina (1788–1855), first of the Carlist claimants to the throne of Spain Carlo. The surname Son: Sun () is a transliteration of a common Chinese surname (simplified Chinese: 孙; traditional Chinese: 孫; pinyin: Sūn; Yale romanization: Swēn; pronounced [swə́n]). It is the third name listed in the Song dynasty classic text Hundred Family Surnames. Other transliterations include Suen (Hong Kong and regions with Cantonese-speaking populations), Soon (Amoy dialect), Sng and Soon (Teochew dialect), Tôn (Vietnamese), Son (Japanese/Korean), Soon (regions with Hokkien-speaking populations), Sen/Suan/-son/-zon (Chinese Filipino in the Philippines), and Swen. Carlos is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 344K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Carlos reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Carlos

Germanic

Carlos is a masculine given name, and is the Maltese, Portuguese and Spanish variant of the English name Charles, from the North Germanic Carl. Carlos I of Portugal (1863–1908), second to last King of Portugal Carlos II of Spain, last Habsburg King in Spain Carlos, Prince of Asturias (1545–1568), son of King Philip II Carlos III (1716–1788), King of Spain from 10 August 1759 to 14 December 1788 Carlos IV (1748–1819), King of Spain from 14 December 1788, until his abdication on 19 March 1808 Infante Carlos, Count of Molina (1788–1855), first of the Carlist claimants to the throne of Spain Carlo.

Surname: Son

Vietnamese

Sun () is a transliteration of a common Chinese surname (simplified Chinese: 孙; traditional Chinese: 孫; pinyin: Sūn; Yale romanization: Swēn; pronounced [swə́n]). It is the third name listed in the Song dynasty classic text Hundred Family Surnames. Other transliterations include Suen (Hong Kong and regions with Cantonese-speaking populations), Soon (Amoy dialect), Sng and Soon (Teochew dialect), Tôn (Vietnamese), Son (Japanese/Korean), Soon (regions with Hokkien-speaking populations), Sen/Suan/-son/-zon (Chinese Filipino in the Philippines), and Swen.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Carlos is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Carlos by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Carlos Son

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Carlos Son:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Carlos?
The first name Carlos originates from Germanic. Carlos is a masculine given name, and is the Maltese, Portuguese and Spanish variant of the English name Charles, from the North Germanic Carl. Carlos I of Portugal (1863–1908), second to last King of Portugal Carlos II of Spain, last Habsburg King in Spain Carlos, Prince of Asturias (1545–1568), son of King Philip II Carlos III (1716–1788), King of Spain from 10 August 1759 to 14 December 1788 Carlos IV (1748–1819), King of Spain from 14 December 1788, until his abdication on 19 March 1808 Infante Carlos, Count of Molina (1788–1855), first of the Carlist claimants to the throne of Spain Carlo.
When was Carlos most popular?
The name Carlos reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Son?
The surname Son originates from Vietnamese. Sun () is a transliteration of a common Chinese surname (simplified Chinese: 孙; traditional Chinese: 孫; pinyin: Sūn; Yale romanization: Swēn; pronounced [swə́n]). It is the third name listed in the Song dynasty classic text Hundred Family Surnames. Other transliterations include Suen (Hong Kong and regions with Cantonese-speaking populations), Soon (Amoy dialect), Sng and Soon (Teochew dialect), Tôn (Vietnamese), Son (Japanese/Korean), Soon (regions with Hokkien-speaking populations), Sen/Suan/-son/-zon (Chinese Filipino in the Philippines), and Swen.
What are the origins of the name Carlos Son?
The name Carlos Son combines two different traditions: the first name Carlos has Germanic roots, while the surname Son originates from Vietnamese.
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