unisex name · in the US
Carmel
kar-MEL (English)
- Origin Hebrew
- Gender Unisex (US)
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 13,525
Carmel is a unisex name in the United States, with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 88% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 37 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Carmel is a name of Hebrew origin.
- Peaked in 1924, when 189 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 89,606 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1888.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Carmel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 57 |
| 1900s | 227 |
| 1910s | 1,040 |
| 1920s | 1,517 |
| 1930s | 957 |
| 1940s | 799 |
| 1950s | 1,098 |
| 1960s | 1,099 |
| 1970s | 571 |
| 1980s | 386 |
| 1990s | 236 |
| 2000s | 252 |
| 2010s | 212 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 153 |
How Popular Is Carmel?
In 2025, Carmel was given to 37 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Carmel Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Carmel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Carmel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Carmel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Carmel is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- United States Both 72% girls · 225 babies
- England & Wales Girls' 100% girls · 65 babies
How to Say Carmel
- English kar-MEL
Sibling Names for Carmel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Carmel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Carmel
How popular is the name Carmel?
In 2025, Carmel was given to 37 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Carmel a girl's or a boy's name?
Carmel is used for both girls and boys. About 88% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Carmel?
Carmel has 2 syllables.
When was Carmel most popular?
Carmel peaked in 1924, when 189 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Carmel a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Carmel currently ranks #4,781 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.