How Many People Are Named Carmello?

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

Carmello
Very Rare
Italian

Carmello, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 1,778 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 185,557 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 80% of those named Carmello being under 30.

~272
Living in US
1 in 1,218,564
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Carmelo
🌐
Origin
Italian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Energetic Passionate Determined
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,797
Worldwide Bearers
#242,913
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,778
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
2
🇨🇭 Switzerland
2
🇦🇺 Australia
2
🇺🇬 Uganda
1
🇸🇳 Senegal
1
🇷🇺 Russia
1
🇮🇱 Israel
1
🇵🇪 Peru
1
🇲🇽 Mexico
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,778 (100%)
♀ Female
1 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
1,712
Would be under 30 (80%)
48
Would be 30–60 (2%)
371
Would be over 60 (17%)

All 2,131 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: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
5

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

📜 Carmello Through the Generations

Carmello peaked in popularity in 2011 with 147 births, marking a high point for this relatively new name. Today, the average age of someone named Carmello is 29, indicating its strong association with younger generations. The age distribution shows 1,712 under-30, 48 aged 30-60, and 371 over 60, reflecting its status as a name predominantly used by recent generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 146
Ohio 127
Florida 97
Illinois 87
Georgia 67
Texas 67
Michigan 62
California 56
South Carolina 27
Pennsylvania 22

✨ Similar Names to Carmello

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Carmello's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Carmello

How Many People Have the Name Carmello?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 272 people in the United States currently share the name Carmello. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,218,564 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Carmello a Common or Rare Name?

Carmello is classified as Very 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 Carmello Mean?

Carmello means "creative variant of Carmelo" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Carmello in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Carmello Most Popular?

The name Carmello reached peak popularity in 2011, with 147 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 Carmello?

Approximately 272 people named Carmello live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 272. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,218,564 Americans.

Is Carmello a rare name?

Carmello is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,218,564 Americans has this name.

What does the name Carmello mean?

Carmello means "creative variant of Carmelo" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Carmello more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Carmello are male and 0% are female.

When was Carmello most popular?

Carmello peaked in 2011 with 147 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 US272
All-Time Births272
1 in X1 in 1,218,564
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age29
Peak Year2011
World Rank#242,913
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.