Boy · #3,930 in 2026

Carneal

Charles Herbert Carneal was an American Major League Baseball sportscaster. From 1962 through 2006, he was a play-by-play voice of Minnesota Twins radio broadcasts, becoming the lead announcer in 1967 after Ray Scott left to work exclusively with CBS. Prior to 1962, he broadcast for the Baltimore Orioles, partnering with Ernie Harwell from 1957 to 1959 and with Bob Murphy in 1960–1961.

Current Rank
#3,930
Peak Rank
#4,322 (1921)
Total Babies
10
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1921
First Year
1965
Last Year
1921
Peak Year
#4322
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Carneal

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

Charles Herbert Carneal was an American Major League Baseball sportscaster. From 1962 through 2006, he was a play-by-play voice of Minnesota Twins radio broadcasts, becoming the lead announcer in 1967 after Ray Scott left to work exclusively with CBS. Prior to 1962, he broadcast for the Baltimore Orioles, partnering with Ernie Harwell from 1957 to 1959 and with Bob Murphy in 1960–1961.

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The Story of Carneal

Carneal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1921, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 5 Carneals were born — ranking #4,322 that year. As of 2026, Carneal ranks #3,930 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Carneals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Carneal

Phonetically similar names — useful when Carneal 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 Carneal

What does the name Carneal mean?
Charles Herbert Carneal was an American Major League Baseball sportscaster. From 1962 through 2006, he was a play-by-play voice of Minnesota Twins radio broadcasts, becoming the lead announcer in 1967 after Ray Scott left to work exclusively with CBS. Prior to 1962, he broadcast for the Baltimore Orioles, partnering with Ernie Harwell from 1957 to 1959 and with Bob Murphy in 1960–1961.
How popular is Carneal in 2026?
In 2026, Carneal ranks #3,930 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Carneal most popular?
Carneal reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #4,322 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Carneal a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Carneal is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Carneal?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Carneal include Almore, Alphon, Alquin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Carneal

Carneal is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Carneal's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #4,322. Use the chart and map above to compare Carneal'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.