Carmen
boy name#1621 in 2025Carmen entered the US charts in 1894, peaked at #307 in 1928, ranks #1621 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1894–2025
#1621
rank today
#307
peak (1928)
104
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #917 |
| 1900s | #692 |
| 1910s | #366 |
| 1920s | #323 |
| 1930s | #368 |
| 1940s | #419 |
| 1950s | #500 |
| 1960s | #606 |
| 1970s | #814 |
| 1980s | #1048 |
| 1990s | #1520 |
| 2000s | #2534 |
| 2010s | #3977 |
| 2020s | #3083 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Carmen has been most popular in PA, OH, NJ.
Living bearers
About 7,800 people named Carmen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carmen alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carmen in 2025?
- Carmen ranks #1621 among US boy names in 2025, with 104 babies given the name.
- When was the name Carmen most popular?
- Carmen peaked in 1928, reaching #307 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Carmen with classmates?
- Carmen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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