The nameCarman

Carman is a rare name, close to Carmen and Carmel.

Meaning

Carman is usually read as a variant of Carmen, from Our Lady of Mount Carmel, linked to the Hebrew karmel, "garden".

Origin

Spanish and English.

History

In the United States Carman reached 1319th place for girls in 1964.

Popularity of the name Carman

Carman in the United States

1970peak year (88 births)
3,491babies named Carman in the United States since 1880
04488 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Carman was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 648 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Carman. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 1970. Half of all babies named Carman in the United States were born before 1964, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Carman mean?

Carman is usually read as a variant of Carmen, from Our Lady of Mount Carmel, linked to the Hebrew karmel, "garden".

What is the origin of the name Carman?

Spanish and English.

Is Carman a girl's or a boy's name?

Carman is a girl's name. In the United States, 69% of the babies named Carman are girls.

What are the variants of the name Carman?

Variants and related names of Carman include Carmen.