Carmen
Peaked at #141 nationally in 1968, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Carmen has been recorded 89% of the time for girls and 11% of the time for boys.
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Carmen — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#141
in 1968
Current rank
#416
in 2024
Years tracked
144
1881–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1881, Carmen reached its peak popularity for girls in 1968, ranking #141 nationally with 2,269 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #383 (2014) to #416 (2024) — a 8% drop.
As of 2024, Carmen ranks #416 nationally for girls, with 751 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #416 | 751 |
| 2023 | #434 | 712 |
| 2022 | #456 | 693 |
| 2021 | #437 | 716 |
| 2020 | #434 | 706 |
| 2019 | #429 | 741 |
| 2018 | #431 | 733 |
| 2017 | #409 | 776 |
Carmen — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#307
in 1928
Current rank
#1903
in 2024
Years tracked
131
1894–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1894, Carmen reached its peak popularity for boys in 1928, ranking #307 nationally with 329 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #4281 (2014) to #1903 (2024) — a 56% improvement.
As of 2024, Carmen ranks #1903 nationally for boys, with 83 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,903 | 83 |
| 2023 | #2,585 | 51 |
| 2022 | #3,702 | 30 |
| 2021 | #4,031 | 26 |
| 2020 | #4,727 | 20 |
| 2019 | #3,730 | 29 |
| 2018 | #5,138 | 18 |
| 2017 | #5,324 | 17 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Carmen most popular?
Carmen was most popular in 1968, when it ranked #141 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Carmen becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Carmen?
At least 158,841 babies have been recorded with the name Carmen in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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