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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Carmen — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Carmelo|Carmi
Latin◈ Unisex · 42% boy · 58% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Carmen

◈

KAR-men · 2 syllables

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Girl
#416
→ Stable
Girl
#416
Popularity score: 39
→ Stable
Peak
#416 in 2024
5yr
+18 ranks
Velocity
+18
Birth frequency
2.1 per 10,000 births
Boy
#1903
Popularity score: 24
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#1903 in 2024
5yr
+682 ranks
Velocity
+682
Birth frequency
2.3 per 100,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1903 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Latin boy names
Carmen

Popularity score: 24  ·  SSA Rank: #1903

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #416 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Carmen

Popularity score: 39  ·  SSA Rank: #416

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+18 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
LatinSpanishClassicRomanticUnisex2-syllableVintageCultural IconNature-rooted
Character
passionate spiritartistic soulbold confidencegraceful charmvibrant energy
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Carmens

energeticcharismaticpreciseinnovativededicated
STRONG
High confidence

Carmen is a Latin unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #416 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +18 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#416 · niche
Carmen at a Glance
Meaning:Garden or orchard. Also associated with Mount Carmel, a sacred mountain in the Holy Land, lending spiritual resonance.
Language root:Latin · Spanish
Peak rank:#416 in 2024
5yr change:+18 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #416 · Boy #1903
Notable bearers
Carmen Sandiego
Cultural icon (animated/media character - iconic usage)
Carmen Dragon
Conductor and composer
Carmen Miranda
Singer and actress, 1940s-50s Hollywood icon
Carmen Electra
Actress and model
Carmen Jones
Opera character and film/stage cultural landmark
Similar Sound
CarmanHarmon◈Marin◈DarrenArlen◈
Similar Style
ClaraRosalindMargotAdrian◈Julian
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Carmen
ElenaSofiaMarcoDiegoLuciaFelixRosaAnton
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Carmen illustration
Name Intelligence
Carmen · Overview
Summary

Carmen is a Latin unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #416 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 27/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Carmen scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Works for any sex
42% boy · 58% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Classic · Romantic character
Carmen carries a warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
carmen.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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