US Popularity:871
Origin:Spanish
Other Origin(s):British, Italian, Hebrew, Latin
Meaning:Garden; Orchard; Vineyard of God; Song, incantation
There's no shortage of famous Carmens in the world, from Carmen Sandiego to Carmen Electra, but the most well-known of them all is the tragic heroine of Georges Bizet's opera Carmen. Considered by many to be a masterpiece, it's perfect for recognizing how priceless baby is to you. This gender-neutral Spanish name comes from the Latin word carmel, which means "garden" or "orchard," and the Hebrew word karmél meaning "vineyard of God." This can easily connect baby to the beauty of nature. Carmen may also come from the Latin word canere and can translate to "song" or "incantation." For a name that encourages baby to find their voice, Carmen can make for a melodic choice.

Famous People Named Carmen

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Carmen Electra
    Actress

Carmen Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Carmen is currently #1391 on The Bump
Boy:Carmen is currently #1002 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Carmen is currently #753 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Carmen is currently #871 in U.S. births
Boy:Carmen is currently #8314 in U.S. births
Girl:Carmen is currently #910 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#910
in 2022
- 30
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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