Girl · #9,096 in 2026

Carnetta

Name: Popularity of the name Carnetta in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Carnetta, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,096

Peak Rank

#5,136 (1971)

Total Babies

150

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1944

First Year

1980

Last Year

1971

Peak Year

#5136

Peak Rank

150

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Carnetta

Carnetta first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1944, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1971, when 10 Carnettas were born — ranking #5,136 that year. As of 2026, Carnetta ranks #9,096 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 150 Carnettas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Carnetta

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

Caretta
Carretta
Cornetta
Carreta
Corneta
Cornet
Coretta
Carnate
Carnot
Carnet
Cornetto
Carnitas

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Carnetta

What does the name Carnetta mean?

Carnetta is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1944. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Carnetta in 2026?

In 2026, Carnetta ranks #9,096 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Carnetta most popular?

Carnetta reached its peak popularity in 1971, ranking #5,136 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Carnetta a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Carnetta is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Carnetta?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Carnetta include Veleda, Genean, Patricie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Carnetta

Carnetta is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1944 and has accumulated 150 births in the dataset. Carnetta's peak popularity came in 1971 when it ranked #5,136. Use the chart and map above to compare Carnetta'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.