Name Legacy

Carmen

Recorded 1881–2025 · United States

Carmen was most popular in 1961, when 2,622 American babies were given the name — ranking #296 that year. In 2025 it ranked #712, with 902 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 159,756 people named Carmen.

Most popular in1961
Rank that year#296
Births that year2,622
Total since 1880159,756

Carmen over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Carmen’s peak in 1961. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Latin · "song", also Spanish for Our Lady of Carmel

Names that peaked alongside Carmen

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