Carmelo
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
12,794 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2013 Peak Popularity Year
514 Peak Births

Carmelo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Carmelo is a name of Italian and Spanish origin, meaning 'garden' or 'orchard'. It traces its roots back to the Latin 'Carmelus' and is associated with Mount Carmel in biblical history. The name has evolved through various forms and gained prominence in the 20th century. It reflects traits of strength and cultural significance, with biblical relevance linked to beauty and fertility.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Carmelo"

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Pronunciation

/kɑːrˈmɛloʊ/

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Origin

Italian and Spanish

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Etymology

The name Carmelo is derived from the Latin 'Carmelus', which means 'garden' or 'orchard'. It is also associated with Mount Carmel in Israel, a significant site in biblical history.

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Meaning

garden, orchard

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Language Evolution

Carmelus (Latin), Carmelo (Italian/Spanish), Carmel (Hebrew)

Biblical Background

Carmelo is linked to Mount Carmel, which is mentioned in the Bible as a place of beauty and fertility.

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Italian and Spanish-speaking communities, often used in honor of religious figures or locations.

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Variants & Derivatives

Carmel, Carmela, Carmelita

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Modern Popularity & Image

Carmelo is currently perceived as a strong and culturally rich name, often associated with artistic and athletic individuals.

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Famous People

Carmelo Anthony, a professional basketball player, Carmelo Bene, an Italian actor and director

📊 Carmelo Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Carmelo Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Moderately Popular name with 514 peak births in 2013

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 33 US states, with strongest presence in New York

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 8 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Carmelo" - Complete Guide (3 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Carmelo"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Carmelo"

"Carmelo" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 758th of 7545 1,202
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1159th of 6773 631
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 951st of 7552 1,167
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 867th of 10718 1,403
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1349th of 16616 1,024
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 973rd of 24088 2,899
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 697th of 23106 4,463
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 9107th of 9107 5

Regional Popularity of "Carmelo" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 21.90%
302nd/1379
- 76.36%
872nd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
69.86%
1080th/1546
27.89%
434th/1556
91.29%
2148th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
43.56%
970th/2227
18.23%
443rd/2430
52.54%
1499th/2853
42.56%
1181st/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
34.18%
1004th/2937
10.88%
379th/3483
64.38%
2265th/3518
34.67%
1402nd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
41.52%
1530th/3685
14.30%
640th/4475
35.29%
1833rd/5194
22.34%
1411th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
22.24%
1019th/4582
13.36%
690th/5164
12.31%
900th/7313
15.37%
1147th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
18.65%
743rd/3984
10.50%
471st/4487
10.47%
714th/6822
12.91%
810th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Carmelo" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Carmelo"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Carmelo" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Carmelo" in the United States

The name Carmelo is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Carmelo has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Carmelo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 758th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1159th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 951st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 867th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1349th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 973rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 697th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Carmelo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Carmelo name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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