Karmel
girl nameKarmel entered the US charts in 1955, peaked at #4198 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1955–2025
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rank today
#4198
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4737 |
| 1960s | #5641 |
| 1970s | #7706 |
| 1980s | #9751 |
| 2010s | #15004 |
| 2020s | #15251 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Karmel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karmel alive today was born around 1967, making them about 58 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karmel in 2025?
- Karmel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Karmel most popular?
- Karmel peaked in 1966, reaching #4198 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karmel with classmates?
- Karmel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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