Carmel
Carmel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Garden, orchard, or vineyard of God.
Origin and history
Carmel is a given name of Hebrew origin referring to Mount Carmel in Israel, meaning 'garden' or 'orchard'. Though more frequently used for females in the U.S., it has a steady, quiet history of masculine usage. It carries a classical, nature-inspired feel with spiritual roots.
Popularity in the United States
1,393 babies in the United States have been named Carmel since 1880. It ranks #3325 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1886.
States where it is most popular
- KY (27.8 %)
- WV (23.2 %)
- PA (21.2 %)
- TX (15.9 %)
- NM (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 246 |
| 1920-1930 | 299 |
| 1930-1940 | 208 |
| 1940-1950 | 182 |
| 1950-1960 | 113 |
| 1960-1970 | 71 |
| 1970-1980 | 41 |
| 1980-1990 | 50 |
| 1990-2000 | 27 |
| 2000-2010 | 52 |
| 2010-2019 | 52 |
| 2020-2029 | 41 |
Famous people named Carmel
- Carmel Busuttil: footballer, coach
Fun facts
- The name references Mount Carmel, a coastal mountain range in northern Israel known historically for its rich vegetation.
- While used primarily for females in modern times, Carmel has maintained continuous male usage in official U.S. birth records since 1880.