Carnation Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Carnation is a flower name derived from the Latin word for flesh, associated with love and fascination.
Meaning of the Name Carnation
Carnation is derived from the Latin word "carnis", which means flesh. The name refers to the original color of the flower, which resembled the color of raw flesh. Carnations have been cultivated for centuries and are associated with love, fascination, and distinction. They are popular in floral arrangements and have diverse meanings depending on their color. Carnations are native to the Mediterranean region.
Popularity of the Name Carnation
The popularity for the name Carnation peaked in popularity in the year 1918 with 8 births, which ranked number 6,607 out of 9,303 unique names for that year. Carnation had the most female births in 1918 with 8, which ranked number 3,512 out of 5,585 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Carnation
Popularity of Carnation by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Carnation. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Carnation in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Carnation is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Carnation
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