Carmen
Carmen: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑː(ɹ)mən/
Meaning and origin of Carmen
- A female given name from Spanish
- A male given name from Italian.
Etymology
From Spanish Carmen, cognate with English Carmel. Made famous outside Spain by the opera Carmen (1875) by Georges Bizet.
How popular is Carmen?
Since 1880, 142,795 girls and 16,961 boys in the U.S. have been named Carmen (89% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #141 in 1968. Its highest rank for boys was #307 in 1928. In 2025 it ranked #389 for girls, with 902 babies given the name.
Names similar to Carmen
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Sibling name ideas for Carmen
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Carmen FAQ
What does the name Carmen mean?
A female given name from Spanish A male given name from Italian. From Spanish Carmen, cognate with English Carmel. Made famous outside Spain by the opera Carmen (1875) by Georges Bizet.
What is the origin of the name Carmen?
Carmen is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Carmen?
Since 1880, 142,795 girls and 16,961 boys in the U.S. have been named Carmen (89% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #141 in 1968. Its highest rank for boys was #307 in 1928. In 2025 it ranked #389 for girls, with 902 babies given the name.
Is Carmen a boy or girl name?
Carmen is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (142,795 girls and 16,961 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.