Carmon
Carmon is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Song, poem, or garden.
Origin and history
Carmon is a spelling variant of Carmen, which derives from the Latin word for song or poem, as well as the Hebrew name Carmel meaning garden or orchard. Historically used for both males and females in the United States, Carmon gained modest usage for boys throughout the twentieth century. It remains a rare and distinctive choice today.
Popularity in the United States
1,250 babies in the United States have been named Carmon since 1880. It ranks #3448 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TN (46.8 %)
- KY (15.6 %)
- AL (10.1 %)
- NC (9.2 %)
- AR (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 196 |
| 1920-1930 | 298 |
| 1930-1940 | 206 |
| 1940-1950 | 167 |
| 1950-1960 | 128 |
| 1960-1970 | 97 |
| 1970-1980 | 72 |
| 1980-1990 | 37 |
| 1990-2000 | 16 |
| 2000-2010 | 18 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name merges the Latin root for song or verse with the Hebrew geographical root referring to Mount Carmel.
- Though Carmon appeared as a masculine name in U.S. records, it is closely tied to the predominantly feminine Carmen.