How Many People Are Named Carmelo?

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

Carmelo
Very Rare
Italian

Carmelo means 'fruitful' and has roots in Italian, making it a rare gem among names, with only 1 in 31,531 Americans bearing it. There are around 10,466 people named Carmelo living in the US today, and a whopping 58% of them are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~476
Living in US
1 in 696,322
Americans
2013
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fruitful
🌐
Origin
Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

28,517
Worldwide Bearers
#3,778
Global Rank
🇵🇪 Peru
3,990
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
3,348
🇨🇺 Cuba
3,234
🇧🇪 Belgium
3,184
🇧🇷 Brazil
2,141
🇩🇪 Germany
1,572
🇺🇾 Uruguay
1,553
🇫🇷 France
1,403
🇨🇭 Switzerland
1,316
🇨🇦 Canada
1,176

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
10,466 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
7,362
Would be under 30 (58%)
2,340
Would be 30–60 (18%)
3,092
Would be over 60 (24%)

All 12,794 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: 2013

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
87
International
5

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

📜 Carmelo Through the Generations

Carmelo has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2013 with 514 births, marking it as a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape. Today, the average age of someone named Carmelo is 37, with a significant portion of the population under 30, indicating its status as a contemporary choice. The age distribution shows 7,362 under-30s, 2,340 aged 30-60, and 3,092 over 60, reflecting a younger demographic but also showing longevity within the community.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 3,324
California 964
Texas 791
Florida 724
New Jersey 702
Illinois 549
Pennsylvania 407
Connecticut 325
Georgia 285
Massachusetts 285

⭐ Famous People Named Carmelo

Carmelo is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Carmelo Anthony, American basketball player Carmelo Antrone Lee, Puerto Rican basketball player Carmelo Bene (1937–2002), Italian director, actor, philosopher, writer Carmelo Bentancur, Uruguayan fencer Carmelo Bossi (1939–2014), Italian boxer Carmelo Bruzzese, Italian mob boss Carmelo Cedrún, Spanish football goalkeeper Carmelo Conte, Italian lawyer and politician Carmelo D'Anzi, Italian-American football coach Carmelo Di Bella (1921–1992), Italian football player Carmelo Ferraro, Italian Roman Catholic prelate Carmelo Giaquinta, A…

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✨ Similar Names to Carmelo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Carmelo's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Carmelo

How Many People Have the Name Carmelo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 476 people in the United States currently share the name Carmelo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 696,322 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Carmelo a Common or Rare Name?

Carmelo 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 Carmelo Mean?

Carmelo means "fruitful" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Carmelo Most Popular?

The name Carmelo reached peak popularity in 2013, with 514 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Carmelo?

Approximately 476 people named Carmelo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 476. That works out to roughly 1 in 696,322 Americans.

Is Carmelo a rare name?

Carmelo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 696,322 Americans has this name.

What does the name Carmelo mean?

Carmelo means "fruitful" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Carmelo more male or female?

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

When was Carmelo most popular?

Carmelo peaked in 2013 with 514 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US476
All-Time Births476
1 in X1 in 696,322
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age37
Peak Year2013
World Rank#3,778
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.