How popular is the name Carnel in 2025?

Carnel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Carnel most popular?

Carnel peaked in 1949, reaching #2802 among US boy names.

Carnel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Carnel entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2802 in 1949, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2802

peak (1949)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 100 people named Carnel are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Carnel alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Carnel in 2025?: Carnel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Carnel most popular?: Carnel peaked in 1949, reaching #2802 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Carnel with classmates?: Carnel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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