Carmella
girl name#1285 in 2025Carmella entered the US charts in 1891, peaked at #276 in 1922, ranks #1285 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1891–2025
#1285
rank today
#276
peak (1922)
174
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #894 |
| 1900s | #544 |
| 1910s | #340 |
| 1920s | #303 |
| 1930s | #431 |
| 1940s | #627 |
| 1950s | #788 |
| 1960s | #876 |
| 1970s | #1329 |
| 1980s | #1735 |
| 1990s | #2858 |
| 2000s | #1883 |
| 2010s | #1457 |
| 2020s | #1368 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Carmella has been most popular in NY, PA, OH.
Living bearers
About 9,800 people named Carmella are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carmella alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carmella in 2025?
- Carmella ranks #1285 among US girl names in 2025, with 174 babies given the name.
- When was the name Carmella most popular?
- Carmella peaked in 1922, reaching #276 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carmella with classmates?
- Carmella will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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