#4162024 rank
1960peak year
141,984babies named Carmen since 1880
▲ +1%5-year trend
Carmen popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Carmen mean?
From the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora del Carmen, from Latin carmen, 'song' or 'poem'. Immortalized by Bizet's 1875 opera.
OriginSpanish
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Carmen
Same era, same vibe — if you like Carmen, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Carmens
- Carmen Miranda, singer
Spellings & variants
CarmelaKarmen
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