Feminine dossier · first seen 1888
Carmel
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1962
Peak births
155
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Carmel
How many people are named Carmel?
An estimated 3,168 living Americans are named Carmel.
How rare is Carmel?
Carmel is very rare among babies today, with 26 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 83.2% from its 1962 peak.
How old is the typical Carmel?
The median age of a living American named Carmel is approximately 58 years, with most bearers falling between 41 and 68 years old.
Is Carmel still popular?
Yes — Carmel is currently rising in popularity, with 26 births in 2025.
Where is Carmel most common?
Carmel has its strongest geographic signal in Connecticut, where it appears 9.9× more often than the national baseline.
1888Peak 19622025
Peak year
1962
Decline from peak
83.2%
2025
26
All-time
7,216