Carlita is a charming and unique name of Latin origin, derived from the Spanish 'Carla', which itself stems from the Germanic element 'Karl', meaning 'strong' or 'free man'. The 'i' at the end gives Carlita a playful and endearing touch. This name gained popularity in the latter half of the 20th century, particularly in Spain and Latin American countries. It's often seen as a diminutive form of Carla, but can also stand alone as a distinctive given name.
These statistics show a fluctuating popularity of the name Carlita over time. The name appeared most frequently in recent decades, with peaks in the late 70s and early 80s, reaching a high of 41 births in 1985. However, since then, its usage has steadily declined, with only 5 births recorded each year from 2014 to present. Overall, Carlita has been given to a total of 1380 babies over the years.