How Many People Are Named Carmen?
158,841
people in the United States are named Carmen
1 in 2,109 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#479
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0474%
Of US population
Peak Year
1961
2,622 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Spanish, English, Italian, Romanian
Pronunciation:
KAR-men (Spanish), KAHR-mən (English)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Medieval Spanish form of CARMEL influenced by the Latin word carmen "song". This was the name of the main character in George Bizet's opera 'Carmen' (1875).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 57.7 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1881 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
21,892
New York
20,553
Texas
18,077
Illinois
7,796
Pennsylvania
7,408
New Jersey
6,046
Ohio
5,191
Michigan
4,411
Florida
4,378
Arizona
4,125
💡 Fun Facts About "Carmen"
- 834 babies were named Carmen in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1961
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1881
- Most popular in California
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