Carmello
Carmello is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Garden, orchard, or vineyard of God.
Origin and history
Carmello is a masculine given name derived from Carmelo, an Italian and Spanish name rooted in the Hebrew word for garden or orchard (Carmel). It is famously associated with Mount Carmel in Israel and Catholic traditions surrounding Our Lady of Mount Carmel. In the United States, it remains a moderately rare choice, often chosen as a variant spelling of Carmelo.
Popularity in the United States
2,154 babies in the United States have been named Carmello since 1880. It ranks #2782 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1625.
States where it is most popular
- NY (17.3 %)
- OH (15.1 %)
- FL (12.2 %)
- IL (10.3 %)
- GA (7.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 106 |
| 1920-1930 | 132 |
| 1930-1940 | 61 |
| 1940-1950 | 28 |
| 1950-1960 | 18 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 30 |
| 2000-2010 | 554 |
| 2010-2019 | 895 |
| 2020-2029 | 302 |
Nicknames
Carm, Mel
Fun facts
- Carmello is a double-'l' variation of the traditional Italian and Spanish masculine name Carmelo.
- The name traces back to Mount Carmel, a coastal mountain range in northern Israel known for its lush vegetation.