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Carmen is a feminine name used in Spanish and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Medieval Spanish form of Carmel, appearing in the devotional title of the Virgin Mary Nuestra Señora del Carmen meaning ‘Our Lady of Mount Carmel’. The spelling has been altered through association with the Latin word carmen meaning ‘song’." It ranked #389 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, medieval Spanish form of Carmel, appearing in the devotional title of the Virgin Mary Nuestra Señora del Carmen meaning ‘Our Lady of Mount Carmel’. The spelling has been altered through association with the Latin word carmen meaning ‘song’. The entry lists its usage as Spanish, English, Italian, Portuguese and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Carmen ranked #389 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #389 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Carmen mean?
Carmen means "song", according to Behind the Name.
Is Carmen a popular name?
Carmen ranked #389 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Carmen a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Carmen appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Carmen — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
