How Many People Are Named Carnell?

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

Carnell
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Carnell, a very rare male name, is held by just 3,548 people in the US today, making up 1 in 93,004 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1955 with 102 births, and now it's seen as a declining classic.

~2,427
Living in US
1 in 136,567
Americans
1955
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Carnel
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,555
Worldwide Bearers
#122,001
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
3,548
🇩🇪 Germany
2
🇯🇵 Japan
1
🇶🇦 Qatar
1
🇸🇪 Sweden
1
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
3,351 (94%)
♀ Female
198 (6%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 60
827
Would be under 30 (16%)
1,635
Would be 30–60 (32%)
2,692
Would be over 60 (52%)

All 5,154 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: 1955

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
70
Modern Appeal
30
International
5

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

📜 Carnell Through the Generations

Carnell has been a name that's seen its best days in the past, with a peak in 1955 when 102 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Carnell are over 60, with 52% falling into this age group. This skews the overall perception of the name towards an older generation, with only 827 individuals under 30. The name's current trend shows a decline, but it still holds a special place in the hearts of those who carry it, bridging the gap between classic and modern naming traditions.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 208
Illinois 205
South Carolina 185
California 110
Louisiana 88
Georgia 77
Mississippi 67
Alabama 63
Florida 59
Pennsylvania 57

✨ Similar Names to Carnell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Carnell's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Carnell

How Many People Have the Name Carnell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,427 people in the United States currently share the name Carnell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 136,567 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Carnell a Common or Rare Name?

Carnell 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 Carnell Mean?

Carnell means "creative variant of Carnel" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Carnell in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.

When Was Carnell Most Popular?

The name Carnell reached peak popularity in 1955, with 102 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 Carnell?

Approximately 2,427 people named Carnell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,427. That works out to roughly 1 in 136,567 Americans.

Is Carnell a rare name?

Carnell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 136,567 Americans has this name.

What does the name Carnell mean?

Carnell means "creative variant of Carnel" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Carnell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Carnell are male and 6% are female.

When was Carnell most popular?

Carnell peaked in 1955 with 102 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 US2,427
All-Time Births2,427
1 in X1 in 136,567
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age60
Peak Year1955
World Rank#122,001
Male %94%
Female %6%

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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.