How Many People Are Named Carman?

Complete statistics for the name Carman: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Carman
Rare
Old English

Carman means 'noble' and has origins in Old English, making it a rare gem among female names. Only 1 in 136,979 Americans are named Carman, with just 2,409 living today, giving it a very unique charm.

~10,282
Living in US
1 in 32,236
Americans
1970
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Noble Determined Caring
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,409
Worldwide Bearers
#47,695
Global Rank
🇨🇴 Colombia
24
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
19
🇲🇾 Malaysia
18
🇦🇺 Australia
15
🇯🇲 Jamaica
12
🇮🇱 Israel
10
🇳🇬 Nigeria
7
🇲🇽 Mexico
6
🇵🇪 Peru
5
🇻🇪 Venezuela
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
418 (17%)
♀ Female
1,991 (83%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 65
276
Would be under 30 (8%)
1,347
Would be 30–60 (39%)
1,868
Would be over 60 (54%)

All 3,491 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1970

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
58
Modern Appeal
42
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Carman Through the Generations

Over the decades, Carman has seen its peak popularity in 1970 when 88 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Carman are over 60, with 54% falling into this age bracket, indicating a strong generational skew. The name's current trend shows a decline, suggesting it's a classic name that's becoming less common among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Ohio 53
Texas 43
Michigan 39
Pennsylvania 35
New York 21
California 19
Indiana 17
Georgia 10
Illinois 10
New Jersey 10

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Carman's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Carman

How Many People Have the Name Carman?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,282 people in the United States currently share the name Carman. That works out to roughly 1 in every 32,236 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Carman a Common or Rare Name?

Carman is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Carman Mean?

Carman means "noble" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Carman in SSA data, approximately 17% are male and 83% are female.

When Was Carman Most Popular?

The name Carman reached peak popularity in 1970, with 88 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Carman?

Approximately 10,282 people named Carman live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,282. That works out to roughly 1 in 32,236 Americans.

Is Carman a rare name?

Carman is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 32,236 Americans has this name.

What does the name Carman mean?

Carman means "noble" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Carman more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 17% of people named Carman are male and 83% are female.

When was Carman most popular?

Carman peaked in 1970 with 88 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US10,282
All-Time Births10,282
1 in X1 in 32,236
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age65
Peak Year1970
World Rank#47,695
Male %17%
Female %83%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.