Carnell Unisex

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkar-NELL / /kɑːrˈnɛl/

English; Latin

Meaning

English: 'Carnival'; Latin: 'flesh'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Carnell is derived from the English surname, which is believed to have originated from a place name. It may also be linked to the Latin word 'carnalis', meaning 'flesh'. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, often associated with festive occasions. It remains relatively uncommon as a first name.

Trend Summary

Carnell has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining a unique choice.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Carnel

International Variants

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Carnell was first seen in the United States in 1897. Carnell has ranked as high as #1028 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Illinois, South Carolina, California, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Carnell has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Carnell (2013)

StateBirthsShare
LA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18975
19138
191417
191511
19169
191718
191813
191931
192020
192120
192226
192324
192426
192523
192634
192730
192826
192919
193035
193135
193234
193334
193421
193525
193628
193730
193831
193922
194021
194129
194237
194328
194439
194540
194638
194757
194860
194972
195060
195162
195262
195382
195473
195590
195689
195765
195892
195959
196058
196161
196266
196359
196462
196545
196654
196746
196860
196962
197062
197162
197260
197357
197449
197584
197640
197756
197865
197953
198053
198163
198255
198345
198452
198549
198652
198750
198850
198942
199065
199151
199236
199340
199443
199531
199633
199736
199835
199930
200025
200129
200226
200333
200429
200558
200639
200757
200857
200943
201039
201134
201239
201331
201433
201528
201620
201712
201821
201921
202017
20217
202212
202310
20246