Carmelia
girl nameCarmelia entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2018 in 1925, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#2018
peak (1925)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2594 |
| 1920s | #3105 |
| 1930s | #3554 |
| 1940s | #4050 |
| 1950s | #4060 |
| 1960s | #3767 |
| 1970s | #5735 |
| 1980s | #7740 |
| 1990s | #12790 |
| 2000s | #16008 |
| 2010s | #13132 |
| 2020s | #15088 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Carmelia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carmelia alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carmelia in 2025?
- Carmelia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Carmelia most popular?
- Carmelia peaked in 1925, reaching #2018 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carmelia with classmates?
- Carmelia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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