Carmine
Carmine is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Song, poem, or garden.
Origin and history
Carmine is a masculine name of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word carmen meaning song or poem, as well as being linked to Mount Carmel. It has long been a staple in Italian-American culture and remains steadily used in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
13,950 babies in the United States have been named Carmine since 1880. It ranks #1010 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1083.
States where it is most popular
- NY (57.6 %)
- NJ (18.9 %)
- PA (5 %)
- CT (4.5 %)
- MA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 22 |
| 1900-1910 | 148 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,345 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,126 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,470 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,211 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,200 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,087 |
| 1970-1980 | 732 |
| 1980-1990 | 583 |
| 1990-2000 | 455 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,243 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,338 |
| 2020-2029 | 990 |
Famous people named Carmine
- Carmine Appice: Drummer, Musician
- Carmine Giovinazzo: Actor, Writer
- Carmine Coppola: Composer, Musician
Nicknames
Carm, Carmy
Fun facts
- The name draws both from the Latin word for song and the Hebrew root for garden or orchard via Mount Carmel.
- Carmine is also the name of a vivid crimson pigment, though the color name has a distinct Persian origin.