Carmen
Carmen is of Spanish and Latin origin, derived from the Latin word 'carmen' meaning 'song' or 'poem'. It also has connections to the Hebrew name Carmel, referencing Mount Carmel, and carries associations with the famous opera by Bizet.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 828. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 919
- 2012: 943
- 2013: 881
- 2014: 855
- 2015: 859
- 2016: 830
- 2017: 776
- 2018: 733
- 2019: 743
- 2020: 708
- 2021: 716
- 2022: 696
- 2023: 712
- 2024: 751
- 2025: 798
- 2026 (projected): 828
Good to Know
- •Easy to pronounce in multiple languages
- •Strong cultural presence in Spanish-speaking countries
- •Associated with the passionate opera character
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
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Statistics
142,795
Total births since 1880
1960
Peak year
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