Boy · #4,724 in 2026

Carmelito

Carmelito was a planned settlement, initially called Point Lobos City, on Point Lobos in Monterey County, California. It was located just north of Carmel Highlands and about 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Carmel on Highway 1.

Current Rank
#4,724
Peak Rank
#4,724 (1970)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1970
First Year
1970
Last Year
1970
Peak Year
#4724
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
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Meaning & Origin of Carmelito

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

Carmelito was a planned settlement, initially called Point Lobos City, on Point Lobos in Monterey County, California. It was located just north of Carmel Highlands and about 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Carmel on Highway 1.

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Origin & history
Plot map of planned Point Lobos City, September 1890 Alexander M. Allan, a successful race track architect and real estate developer from Illinois, purchased 640 acres (260 ha) of Point Lobos from the Carmelo Land and Coal Company in 1898. Allan and his wife Satie appreciated the natural beauty of the point and were concerned about the growing number of visitors who wanted to see the rare Monterey Cypress trees and scenic coastline. They put up toll gates, prohibited camping, and charged visitors 50 cents a vehicle (about $10 today) to enter the point. Allan bought the lots that had been subdi

The Story of Carmelito

Carmelito first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1970, when 5 Carmelitos were born — ranking #4,724 that year. As of 2026, Carmelito ranks #4,724 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Carmelitos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Carmelito

Phonetically similar names — useful when Carmelito is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carmelito

What does the name Carmelito mean?
Carmelito was a planned settlement, initially called Point Lobos City, on Point Lobos in Monterey County, California. It was located just north of Carmel Highlands and about 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Carmel on Highway 1.
How popular is Carmelito in 2026?
In 2026, Carmelito ranks #4,724 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Carmelito most popular?
Carmelito reached its peak popularity in 1970, ranking #4,724 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Carmelito a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Carmelito is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Carmelito?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Carmelito include Arafat, Brentwood, Cheyney. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Carmelito

Carmelito is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Carmelito's peak popularity came in 1970 when it ranked #4,724. Use the chart and map above to compare Carmelito'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.