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Carmelita

Recorded 1887–2025 · United States

Carmelita was most popular in 1973, when 140 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,544 that year. In 2025 it ranked #12,918, with 14 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 6,965 people named Carmelita.

Most popular in1973
Rank that year#1,544
Births that year140
Total since 18806,965

Carmelita over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Carmelita’s peak in 1973. 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