Carmela
girl name#1219 in 2025Carmela entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #266 in 1923, ranks #1219 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1882–2025
#1219
rank today
#266
peak (1923)
186
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #726 |
| 1890s | #597 |
| 1900s | #376 |
| 1910s | #295 |
| 1920s | #284 |
| 1930s | #394 |
| 1940s | #583 |
| 1950s | #717 |
| 1960s | #696 |
| 1970s | #956 |
| 1980s | #1455 |
| 1990s | #2088 |
| 2000s | #1956 |
| 2010s | #1832 |
| 2020s | #1422 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Carmela has been most popular in NY, CA, NJ.
Living bearers
About 11,000 people named Carmela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carmela alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carmela in 2025?
- Carmela ranks #1219 among US girl names in 2025, with 186 babies given the name.
- When was the name Carmela most popular?
- Carmela peaked in 1923, reaching #266 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carmela with classmates?
- Carmela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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