Carmine Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Italian
Gender Distribution:
97% Masculine / 3% Feminine
Meaning:
Carmine means "song" or "poem" in Italian and is associated with the color red.
Meaning of the Name Carmine
Carmine is a masculine name of Italian origin. It is derived from the Latin word "carmen", meaning "song" or "poem". The name has biblical roots and is associated with Mount Carmel, a sacred mountain in Israel. Carmine is also the name of a rich red color, commonly used in art and fashion. Overall, the name Carmine conveys a sense of creativity, passion, and cultural heritage.
Popularity of the Name Carmine
The popularity for the name Carmine peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 262 births, which ranked number 1,780 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Carmine had the most female births in 1918 with 13, which ranked number 2,519 out of 5,585 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2006 with 262, which ranked number 789 out of 14,041 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Carmine has increased sharply over the last ten years from 126 births to 151 births, an increase of 19.84%. Among males, Carmine has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 126 births to 151 births, an increase of 19.84%.
Nationwide Popularity of Carmine
- 20 Year Trend of Carmine: 319.44%
- 10 Year Trend of Carmine: 19.84%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Carmine: 19.84%
Popularity of Carmine by State
For males, Carmine was most popular in Northeastern states with 81 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 49 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Carmine. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 | 1864 | < 5 | N/A |
| CT | 10 | 306 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 9 | 1246 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 14 | 511 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 49 | 360 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 8 | 898 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 6 | 2311 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Carmine
- Total Births of Carmine: 154 (1.83%)
- Male Births of Carmine: 154 (1.83%)
Given the upward trend of Carmine over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.83% increase in total births, for a total of 154 births in 2024. Male births for Carmine have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 154 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.83%.