Carmine

Carmine: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Carmine

  • A male given name from Italian.

Etymology

The given name is borrowed from Italian Carmine.

How popular is Carmine?

220U.S. babies in 2025
#377peak rank (1912)
14,437babies since 1880

Since 1880, 487 girls and 13,950 boys in the U.S. have been named Carmine (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2119 in 1907. Its highest rank for boys was #377 in 1912. In 2025, 220 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Carmine FAQ

What does the name Carmine mean?

A male given name from Italian. The given name is borrowed from Italian Carmine.

What is the origin of the name Carmine?

Carmine is listed as a name of Italian origin.

How popular is the name Carmine?

Since 1880, 487 girls and 13,950 boys in the U.S. have been named Carmine (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2119 in 1907. Its highest rank for boys was #377 in 1912. In 2025, 220 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Carmine a boy or girl name?

Carmine is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 487 girls and 13,950 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.