Baby Name Popularity Profile

Carmen

Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Carmen.

National Rank (2025)
#389
All-Time Peak Rank
#141 (1968)
Total U.S. Births
142,795
Unisex Distribution 10.6% Boy / 89.4% Girl Balance: Leans Female
💡 The Carmen Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

📖 The Story Behind Carmen

According to SSA data, Carmen achieved its highest historical rank of #141 in 1968. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1960 with 2,440 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 7.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 145 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Carmen scaled historically over the last century:

5-Year Trajectory Velocity Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change -7.1% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 2,440 Births in 1960
Years in Top 100
0 yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
145 Years
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 141
1890s: 419
1900s: 1,040
1910s: 4,104
1920s: 9,180
1930s: 8,569
1940s: 10,692
1950s: 18,953
1960s: 22,888
1970s: 17,873
1980s: 12,624
1990s: 11,158
2000s: 12,217
2010s: 8,556
2020s: 4,381

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Car-men
Letter Count 6 Letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.

🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking Local Zone State New Mexico
Strongest Geographic Region Footprint Northeast
States with Core Active Data 51 States Regions
State Region 2025 Absolute Rank Total Historical Births Peak Year 5-Year Velocity
New Mexico #316 2,509 1922 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #523 4,138 1918 Insufficient historical volume
New York #485 17,861 1956 +34.6% Growth
Texas #347 17,589 1949 +19.3% Growth
California #407 21,590 1991 +2.5% Growth
Colorado #358 1,966 1949 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 701 1928 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 470 1962 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #472 6,760 1960 24.1% Decline
Washington #265 2,202 1967 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #457 1,408 1957 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #729 3,625 1970 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #400 1,189 1965 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #349 2,330 1955 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #399 4,405 1963 +34.3% Growth
North Dakota Unranked 437 1964 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 368 1942 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 533 1963 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 870 1963 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #520 2,719 1969 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #535 381 1999 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #354 4,306 1969 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #426 2,218 1968 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 1,217 1968 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #281 1,463 1968 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #468 2,014 1964 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #313 2,404 1967 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #316 420 1962 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #295 2,828 2004 +20.7% Growth
Oklahoma Unranked 1,352 1964 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #283 2,815 2003 +21.9% Growth
Montana Unranked 293 1957 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #387 1,033 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #250 1,173 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #448 1,681 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #257 1,916 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #282 4,135 1971 +50.0% Growth
South Carolina #709 1,275 1970 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 121 1976 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #299 1,897 2007 3.4% Decline
Maryland #359 1,196 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #575 1,760 1975 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #355 3,616 1968 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 108 1960 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #455 1,085 1962 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 563 1951 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 122 1960 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 455 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 69 1933 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 103 1933 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 54 1998 Insufficient historical volume

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