Unisex · #11,069 in 2026

Carmin

Current Rank
#11,069
Peak Rank
#2,682 (1986)
Total Babies
858
5-Yr Trend
+11%
👧 Girl peak #2,682 (858 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,614 (129 total)
👧As Girl Name
1940
First Year
2024
Last Year
1986
Peak Year
#2682
Peak Rank
858
Total Count
70
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1913
First Year
1961
Last Year
1923
Peak Year
#2614
Peak Rank
129
Total Count
20
Years Active

The Story of Carmin

As a girl name

Carmin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1940, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 36 Carmins were born — ranking #2,682 that year. As of 2026, Carmin ranks #11,069 for girls with 8 births, gradually rising (+11%). In total, more than 858 Carmins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Carmin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 11 Carmins were born — ranking #2,614 that year. As of 2026, Carmin ranks #4,067 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 129 Carmins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Carmin

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Carmin

What does the name Carmin mean?
Carmin is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1940. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Carmin in 2026?
In 2026, Carmin ranks #11,069 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Carmin most popular?
Carmin reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #2,682 that year with 36 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Carmin most popular?
Carmin has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Carmin.
Is Carmin a unisex name?
Yes — Carmin is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 87% of Carmins assigned female and 13% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Carmin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Carmin include Karianne, Brittan, Mehgan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Carmin

Carmin is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1940 and has accumulated 858 births in the dataset. Carmin's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #2,682. Use the chart and map above to compare Carmin'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.