How Many People Are Named Carmine?

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

Carmine
Very Rare
Italian

Carmine means 'red' and has origins in Italian, making it a vibrant choice. It's very rare, with just 1 in 42,643 Americans named Carmine, totaling around 7,739 people today. Most folks named Carmine are over 60, giving the name an older feel.

~600
Living in US
1 in 552,415
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Red
🌐
Origin
Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Passionate Creative Determined
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are believed to be compassionate and philanthropic, often finding fulfillment through helping others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,739
Worldwide Bearers
#7,478
Global Rank
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
198
🇪🇸 Spain
146
🇦🇺 Australia
121
🇮🇶 Iraq
97
🇮🇳 India
96
🇵🇹 Portugal
65
🇿🇦 South Africa
63
🇳🇱 Netherlands
60
🇭🇹 Haiti
47
🇨🇱 Chile
46

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
7,485 (97%)
♀ Female
254 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 65
3,506
Would be under 30 (25%)
2,118
Would be 30–60 (15%)
8,592
Would be over 60 (60%)

All 14,216 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
39
Modern Appeal
71
International
5

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

📜 Carmine Through the Generations

Carmine has seen its popularity rise and fall over the decades. The name peaked in 2006 with 267 births, but since then, it's been on a slow decline. Today, there are 7,739 people named Carmine in the United States, with a significant portion, about 60%, being over 60 years old. This age skew makes Carmine seem like a name from an earlier generation, despite being relatively modern.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 6,662
New Jersey 2,173
Pennsylvania 563
Massachusetts 517
Connecticut 510
California 222
Florida 206
Illinois 137
Texas 126
Rhode Island 118

⭐ Famous People Named Carmine

Carmine is a male given name of Italian origins. It also has the meaning "purplish-red" from an Aramaic word qirmizī which means "crimson" in English. Notable people with the name include:Carmine Abate, Italian writer Carmine Abbagnale, Italian competition rower Carmine Agnello, American alleged mobster Carmine Alfieri, Italian fugitive Carmine Appice, American drummer Carmine Benincasa (1947–2020), Italian art critic Carmine Caracciolo, 5th Prince of Santo Buono (1671–1726), grandee of Spain Carmine Cardamone, American politician Carmine Caridi (1934–2019), American film actor Carmine Chiappe…

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✨ Similar Names to Carmine

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Carmine's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Carmine

How Many People Have the Name Carmine?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 600 people in the United States currently share the name Carmine. That works out to roughly 1 in every 552,415 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Carmine a Common or Rare Name?

Carmine 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 Carmine Mean?

Carmine means "red" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Carmine in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Carmine Most Popular?

The name Carmine reached peak popularity in 2006, with 267 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Carmine?

Approximately 600 people named Carmine live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 600. That works out to roughly 1 in 552,415 Americans.

Is Carmine a rare name?

Carmine is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 552,415 Americans has this name.

What does the name Carmine mean?

Carmine means "red" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Carmine more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Carmine are male and 3% are female.

When was Carmine most popular?

Carmine peaked in 2006 with 267 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US600
All-Time Births600
1 in X1 in 552,415
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age65
Peak Year2006
World Rank#7,478
Male %97%
Female %3%

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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.