Carmel Name Popularity and Statistics
Carmel is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Carmel?
Carmel is spelled C-A-R-M-E-L. The name has 6 letters.
Carmel Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,987
Recorded Births26
Rank#7,194
Recorded Births11
- Girls usage fell 215 places to #4,987 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 3,744 places to #7,194 and recorded 5 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Carmel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 26 | #4,987 |
| 2025 | Boys | 11 | #7,194 |
| 2024 | Girls | 28 | #4,772 |
| 2024 | Boys | 6 | #10,938 |
| 2023 | Girls | 12 | #8,486 |
| 2023 | Boys | 7 | #9,763 |
| 2022 | Girls | 20 | #5,984 |
| 2022 | Boys | 6 | #10,863 |
| 2021 | Girls | 13 | #8,024 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6 | #10,799 |
| 2020 | Girls | 13 | #7,969 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5 | #12,022 |
| 2019 | Girls | 14 | #7,716 |
| 2019 | Boys | 8 | #8,889 |
| 2018 | Girls | 9 | #10,545 |
| 2017 | Girls | 20 | #6,044 |
| 2017 | Boys | 6 | #10,775 |
| 2016 | Girls | 8 | #11,781 |
| 2016 | Boys | 7 | #9,664 |
| 2015 | Girls | 18 | #6,721 |
| 2014 | Girls | 21 | #5,993 |
| 2014 | Boys | 8 | #8,781 |
| 2013 | Girls | 22 | #5,834 |
| 2013 | Boys | 9 | #8,118 |
When Was Carmel Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1962 · Girls
155 recorded births
National rank #846
1924 · Girls
153 recorded births
National rank #601
1957 · Girls
143 recorded births
National rank #848
1925 · Girls
139 recorded births
National rank #622
Where Carmel Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,276 | 8 |