How Many People Are Named Carnell?

Complete statistics for the name Carnell in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Carnell
Very Rare
5,154
Estimated People
1 in 64,028
1 in X Americans
1958
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
4,608 (89%)
♀ Female
546 (11%)
89%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 60

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 63
Arkansas 15
California 110
Florida 59
Georgia 77
Illinois 205
Kentucky 5
Louisiana 88
Maryland 5
Michigan 50
Missouri 6
Mississippi 67
North Carolina 208
New Jersey 10
New York 39
Ohio 18
Oklahoma 5
Pennsylvania 57
South Carolina 185
Tennessee 55
Texas 56
Virginia 41
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Carnell

How Many People Have the Name Carnell in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,154 people in the United States currently share the name Carnell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 64,028 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Carnell a Common or Rare Name?

Carnell is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Carnell Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Carnell are covered in full on the Carnell name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Carnell Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Carnell in SSA data, approximately 89% are male and 11% are female. Carnell leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Carnell Most Popular?

The name Carnell reached peak popularity in 1958, with 92 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Carnell Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Carnell across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Carnell?

Approximately 5,154 people in the United States share the name Carnell, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Carnell a rare name?

Carnell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 64,028 Americans has this name.

What does the name Carnell mean?

The meaning and origin of Carnell is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Carnell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 89% of people named Carnell are male and 11% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Carnell most popular?

The name Carnell reached its peak in 1958, with 92 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People5,154
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 64,028
GenderMale
Avg Age60
Peak Year1958
Male %89%
Female %11%

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