Carvel
boy nameCarvel entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1818 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1818
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2770 |
| 1920s | #2702 |
| 1930s | #2364 |
| 1940s | #2366 |
| 1950s | #3308 |
| 1960s | #2914 |
| 1970s | #5388 |
| 1980s | #6315 |
| 1990s | #7914 |
| 2000s | #11356 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Carvel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carvel alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carvel in 2025?
- Carvel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Carvel most popular?
- Carvel peaked in 1938, reaching #1818 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Carvel with classmates?
- Carvel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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