Boy · #10,768 in 2026

Karmell

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

Current Rank

#10,768

Peak Rank

#10,768 (2012)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2008

First Year

2012

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#10768

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Karmell

Karmell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2008, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 6 Karmells were born — ranking #10,768 that year. As of 2026, Karmell ranks #10,768 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Karmells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s 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 Karmell

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

Carmel
Karmel
Karmal
Cormel
Carnal
Carnell
Karnal
Carneal
Cornel
Karma
Carma
Kharma

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Karmell

What does the name Karmell mean?

Karmell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Karmell in 2026?

In 2026, Karmell ranks #10,768 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Karmell most popular?

Karmell reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #10,768 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Karmell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Karmell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Karmell include Raanan, Aamil, Joston. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Karmell

Karmell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Karmell's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #10,768. Use the chart and map above to compare Karmell'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.