Girl · #3,497 in 2026

Carmelite

The Order of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel, known as the Carmelites or sometimes by synecdoche known simply as Carmel, is a mendicant order in the Catholic Church for both men and women. Historical records about its origin remain uncertain; it was probably founded in the 12th century on Mount Carmel in the Holy Land.

Current Rank
#3,497
Peak Rank
#2,034 (1913)
Total Babies
68
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1886
First Year
1931
Last Year
1913
Peak Year
#2034
Peak Rank
68
Total Count
11
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Carmelite

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Order of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel, known as the Carmelites or sometimes by synecdoche known simply as Carmel, is a mendicant order in the Catholic Church for both men and women. Historical records about its origin remain uncertain; it was probably founded in the 12th century on Mount Carmel in the Holy Land.

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Origin & history
Historical records about its origin remain uncertain, but the order was probably founded in the 12th century on Mount Carmel in the Crusader States . Berthold of Calabria , as well as Albert of Vercelli , have traditionally been associated with the founding of the order, but few clear records of early Carmelite history have survived. The order of Carmelite nuns was formalised in 1452.

The Story of Carmelite

Carmelite first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1886, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1913, when 10 Carmelites were born — ranking #2,034 that year. As of 2026, Carmelite ranks #3,497 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 68 Carmelites have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Carmelite

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carmelite

What does the name Carmelite mean?
The Order of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel, known as the Carmelites or sometimes by synecdoche known simply as Carmel, is a mendicant order in the Catholic Church for both men and women. Historical records about its origin remain uncertain; it was probably founded in the 12th century on Mount Carmel in the Holy Land.
How popular is Carmelite in 2026?
In 2026, Carmelite ranks #3,497 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Carmelite most popular?
Carmelite reached its peak popularity in 1913, ranking #2,034 that year with 10 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Carmelite most popular?
Carmelite has historically been most popular in Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Carmelite.
Is Carmelite a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Carmelite is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Carmelite?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Carmelite include Zannie, Sela, Kalena. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Carmelite

Carmelite is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1886 and has accumulated 68 births in the dataset. Carmelite's peak popularity came in 1913 when it ranked #2,034. Use the chart and map above to compare Carmelite's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.