Carmen is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #416 in 2024 with 751 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 1,363 births ranking #239. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 13.6%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 2,148 girls born was named Carmen. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Carmen is a striking classic meaning song or poem. It feels artistic, warm, and distinctly self-possessed.
The name has strong Spanish and literary resonance and later became internationally recognisable through opera and culture. Its sound is compact, strong, and memorable.