Carmelo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Carmelo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Carmelo?
Carmelo is spelled C-A-R-M-E-L-O. The name has 7 letters.
Carmelo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Carmelo is derived from the Hebrew word “Karmel,” which means “vineyard” or “garden.”
- Origin
- Carmelo is commonly associated with the name Carmel, which has roots in Hebrew and has been adopted into various languages.
- Pronunciation
- car-MEH-lo · 3 syllables
Carmelo Popularity in 2025
Rank#710
Recorded Births377
- Boys usage fell 11 places to #710 and recorded 9 fewer 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.
What Does the Name Carmelo Mean?
Carmelo is derived from the Hebrew word “Karmel,” which means “vineyard” or “garden.”
Origin: Carmelo is commonly associated with the name Carmel, which has roots in Hebrew and has been adopted into various languages.
How Do You Pronounce Carmelo?
Pronunciationcar-MEH-lo
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Carmelo?
- History
- The name Carmelo has been linked to religious and geographical contexts, particularly relating to Mount Carmel in Israel.
Carmelo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 377 | #710 |
| 2024 | Boys | 386 | #699 |
| 2023 | Boys | 356 | #738 |
| 2022 | Boys | 376 | #701 |
| 2021 | Boys | 386 | #688 |
| 2020 | Boys | 346 | #717 |
| 2019 | Boys | 349 | #708 |
| 2018 | Boys | 334 | #718 |
| 2017 | Boys | 308 | #761 |
| 2016 | Boys | 354 | #698 |
| 2015 | Boys | 353 | #708 |
| 2014 | Boys | 402 | #653 |
| 2013 | Boys | 516 | #515 |
| 2012 | Boys | 445 | #578 |
| 2011 | Boys | 430 | #584 |
| 2010 | Boys | 286 | #779 |
| 2009 | Boys | 261 | #831 |
| 2008 | Boys | 216 | #940 |
| 2007 | Boys | 241 | #861 |
| 2006 | Boys | 226 | #875 |
| 2005 | Boys | 198 | #904 |
| 2004 | Boys | 186 | #915 |
| 2003 | Boys | 101 | #1,348 |
| 2002 | Boys | 61 | #1,851 |
When Was Carmelo 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.
2013 · Boys
516 recorded births
National rank #515
2012 · Boys
445 recorded births
National rank #578
2011 · Boys
430 recorded births
National rank #584
2014 · Boys
402 recorded births
National rank #653
Where Carmelo 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 Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #281 | 11 |
| NM | #360 | 5 |
| NJ | #412 | 19 |
| NY | #448 | 38 |
| FL | #458 | 40 |
| MA | #467 | 10 |
| IL | #513 | 19 |
| AR | #555 | 5 |