Carnella
girl nameCarnella entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #3962 in 1950, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#3962
peak (1950)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4464 |
| 1930s | #4550 |
| 1940s | #4673 |
| 1950s | #4294 |
| 1960s | #6032 |
| 1970s | #6823 |
| 1980s | #10835 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Carnella are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Carnella alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carnella in 2025?
- Carnella is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Carnella most popular?
- Carnella peaked in 1950, reaching #3962 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carnella with classmates?
- Carnella will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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