Carmelo Boy

Popularity: #575 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkar-MEL-oh / /kɑːrˈmɛloʊ/

Italian; Spanish

Meaning

Italian: 'song'; Spanish: 'little song'

Historical & Cultural Background

Carmelo is derived from the Italian name Carmelo, which is associated with Mount Carmel in Israel, a site of biblical significance. The name has been popular in Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures. It has been used in various religious contexts, particularly in reference to the Carmelite order. The name has gained popularity in the United States and other countries over the years.

Trend Summary

Carmelo has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the early 2000s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Carmelo
  • Carmel

International Variants

  • Carmelo (Spanish)
  • Carmelo (Italian)

Famous people named Carmelo

Carmelo Anthony is a professional basketball player known for his scoring ability and has played for several NBA teams.

Carmelo Bene was an Italian actor, director, and playwright, recognized for his avant-garde contributions to theater.

Carmelo S. C. is a noted Italian artist known for his contemporary paintings.

Carmelo Zappulla is an Italian politician who has served in various governmental roles.

Fictional characters named Carmelo

Carmelo is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', known for his adventurous spirit.

Carmelo is a supporting character in the novel 'The House of the Spirits' by Isabel Allende, representing themes of family and tradition.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Carmelo was first seen in the United States in 1904. Carmelo has ranked as high as #870 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Carmelo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Carmelo (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 38
12%
CA 38
12%
FL 34
11%
NY 31
10%
IL 23
7%
CT 19
6%
PA 18
6%
NC 11
4%
MI 11
4%
GA 9
3%
OH 9
3%
NV 7
2%
WA 7
2%
IN 7
2%
OR 7
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19046
19065
19085
19098
19109
191125
191218
191332
191454
191558
191672
191778
191871
191988
192084
192171
192296
192395
192485
192593
192660
192789
192855
192944
193065
193155
193244
193348
193435
193544
193629
193725
193826
193926
194019
194123
194222
194325
194417
194529
194620
194733
194829
194940
195039
195148
195253
195350
195474
195574
195671
195782
195886
195976
196066
196181
196278
196388
196479
196587
196693
196790
196889
1969110
1970103
197181
1972124
197381
197483
197580
197682
197775
197885
197971
198069
198165
198276
198371
198483
198570
198663
198764
198861
198966
199063
199153
199254
199360
199459
199563
199653
199752
199852
199945
200051
200148
200261
2003101
2004186
2005198
2006226
2007241
2008216
2009261
2010286
2011430
2012445
2013514
2014401
2015353
2016354
2017308
2018334
2019349
2020346
2021386
2022376
2023356
2024386