Karmen
Karmen is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Song, poem, or garden.
Origin and history
Karmen is a modern spelling variant of Carmen, which originates from the Latin word for song or poem and is also connected to Mount Carmel in Hebrew tradition. In the United States, it offers a contemporary phonetic twist on a classic, well-established name. While less common than the traditional C-spelling, it has enjoyed steady usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
7,272 babies in the United States have been named Karmen since 1880. It ranks #1977 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1400.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13 %)
- GA (9.8 %)
- NC (8.2 %)
- CA (7.7 %)
- MI (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 34 |
| 1940-1950 | 113 |
| 1950-1960 | 192 |
| 1960-1970 | 597 |
| 1970-1980 | 770 |
| 1980-1990 | 686 |
| 1990-2000 | 689 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,499 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,976 |
| 2020-2029 | 716 |
Nicknames
Karm, Karie
Fun facts
- Karmen is a K-spelling adaptation of the centuries-old Spanish name Carmen.
- The name blends the Latin word for song ('carmen') with the Hebrew place name Mount Carmel, meaning 'garden'.