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Carmela

Recorded 1882–2025 · United States

Carmela was most popular in 1923, when 586 American babies were given the name — ranking #493 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,321, with 186 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 24,511 people named Carmela.

Most popular in1923
Rank that year#493
Births that year586
Total since 188024,511

Carmela over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Carmela’s peak in 1923. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org