Carmel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
16% Masculine / 84% Feminine
Meaning:
Carmel means 'garden' or 'vineyard' and is of Hebrew origin.
Meaning of the Name Carmel
Carmel is traditionally a feminine name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'karmel', which means 'garden' or 'vineyard'. In the Bible, Mount Carmel is mentioned as a symbol of beauty and abundance. The name Carmel can also be associated with the Blessed Virgin Mary, who is often referred to as Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Popularity of the Name Carmel
The popularity for the name Carmel peaked in popularity in the year 1962 with 155 births, which ranked number 1,470 out of 10,991 unique names for that year. Carmel had the most female births in 1962 with 155, which ranked number 847 out of 7,588 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1918 with 49, which ranked number 949 out of 4,813 male names for that year. Among males, Carmel has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 6 births, a decline of -14.29%. Among females, Carmel has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 18 births to 19 births, an increase of 5.56%.
Nationwide Popularity of Carmel
- 20 Year Trend of Carmel: 25.00% 0
- 10 Year Male Trend of Carmel: -14.29%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Carmel: 5.56%
Popularity of Carmel by State
Among females, Carmel was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Carmel. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Carmel
- Male Births of Carmel: 6 (-1.53%)
- Female Births of Carmel: 19 (0.54%)
Male births for Carmel have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 6 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.53%. For Females, births for Carmel have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 19 female births in 2024, an increase of 0.54%.