Carman Unisex

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: CAR-man //ˈkɑːr.mən//

Origin: Irish; Latin

Meaning: Irish: 'song' or 'poem'; Latin: 'of the garden'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Carman has its roots in the Hebrew word "karmel," which translates to "vineyard" or "orchard." This term was adopted into Greek as "Karmelos," referring to Mount Carmel, a significant biblical location in ancient Israel known for its lush vegetation and agricultural bounty. The name made its way into Latin as "Carmelus," and subsequently into Old French, before entering the English language as Carman.

The evolution of the name reflects its connection to nature and fertility, themes that have resonated throughout its history. Historically, the name Carman has been associated with various figures and places.

Mount Carmel is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, notably in the context of the prophet Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal, which is a pivotal narrative in the 9th century BCE. The name has also been linked to the Carmelite Order, a religious community founded in the 12th century on Mount Carmel, which emphasizes a contemplative life and devotion to the Virgin Mary, often referred to as Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

This connection has contributed to the name's spiritual significance in Christian traditions. Culturally, the name Carman carries connotations of beauty, growth, and nurturing, reflecting its agricultural origins.

It has been used in various forms across different cultures, often embodying themes of nature and spirituality. The name may also appear in diminutive forms, such as Carmen, which has been popularized in various artistic and literary contexts.

Overall, the name Carman encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic, historical, and cultural significance, making it a name with deep roots in both religious and natural imagery.

Famous people named Carman

In this section, you will find notable people named Carman. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Carman who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Carman Licciardello is a singer and songwriter best known for his albums The Champion, Addicted to Jesus, and Heart of a Champion.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Carman. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Carman was first seen in the United States in 1901.

Carman has ranked as high as #2048 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in Ohio, Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Carman has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Carman is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Carman was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Carman.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2022 6 0 6
2017 6 0 6
2016 7 0 7
2015 6 0 6
2014 9 0 9
2013 8 0 8
2012 6 0 6
2010 13 0 13
2009 10 0 10
2008 11 0 11
2007 14 0 14
2006 9 0 9
2005 8 0 8
2004 24 0 24
2003 13 0 13
2002 19 6 13
2001 17 0 17
2000 17 0 17
1999 30 7 23
1998 21 0 21
1997 22 7 15
1996 20 5 15
1995 19 0 19
1994 19 0 19
1993 21 5 16
1992 28 7 21
1991 24 0 24
1990 24 0 24
1989 31 6 25
1988 30 8 22
1987 28 6 22
1986 19 6 13
1985 30 0 30
1984 33 0 33
1983 26 0 26
1982 45 6 39
1981 33 6 27
1980 32 7 25
1979 51 10 41
1978 42 6 36
1977 54 7 47
1976 65 8 57
1975 50 0 50
1974 62 10 52
1973 79 7 72
1972 49 9 40
1971 71 8 63
1970 88 11 77
1969 70 8 62
1968 74 8 66
1967 60 12 48
1966 70 12 58
1965 56 9 47
1964 78 6 72
1963 54 9 45
1962 63 17 46
1961 58 13 45
1960 65 14 51
1959 70 23 47
1958 45 8 37
1957 43 8 35
1956 52 13 39
1955 42 15 27
1954 33 11 22
1953 45 25 20
1952 26 10 16
1951 47 15 32
1950 31 13 18
1949 36 12 24
1948 23 12 11
1947 27 10 17
1946 26 12 14
1945 28 11 17
1944 26 12 14
1943 24 13 11
1942 24 13 11
1941 20 11 9
1940 37 20 17
1939 26 15 11
1938 30 16 14
1937 26 21 5
1936 21 15 6
1935 32 17 15
1934 33 21 12
1933 25 17 8
1932 27 13 14
1931 25 14 11
1930 38 26 12
1929 28 12 16
1928 31 18 13
1927 44 36 8
1926 33 27 6
1925 36 26 10
1924 31 24 7
1923 45 30 15
1922 25 19 6
1921 22 15 7
1920 23 15 8
1919 19 11 8
1918 32 23 9
1917 24 17 7
1916 30 30 0
1915 33 28 5
1914 18 13 5
1913 15 15 0
1912 12 12 0
1901 5 5 0

Top States for Carman (1984)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
MO 5
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