Carman
boy nameCarman entered the US charts in 1901, peaked at #1058 in 1901, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1901–2025
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rank today
#1058
peak (1901)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1058 |
| 1910s | #1608 |
| 1920s | #1720 |
| 1930s | #1726 |
| 1940s | #2114 |
| 1950s | #2259 |
| 1960s | #2683 |
| 1970s | #3859 |
| 1980s | #5740 |
| 1990s | #7908 |
| 2000s | #9392 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Carman are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carman alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carman in 2025?
- Carman is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Carman most popular?
- Carman peaked in 1901, reaching #1058 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Carman with classmates?
- Carman will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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