Holding steady.
Popularity of Carmeline since 1918
Babies named Carmeline per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 16 |
| 1920s | 71 |
| 1930s | 73 |
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Carmeline is a rare and delicate name that enjoyed a brief moment of popularity in the early 20th century. According to Social Security data, its peak year was 1926, when it was given to a small number of baby girls. Since then, it has maintained a stable but extremely low usage, with no recorded births in many recent years. The name's melodic quality likely appealed to parents seeking a feminine alternative to the more common Carmen or Caroline. While it never cracked the top 1,000, its vintage charm and rarity may appeal to those looking for a unique and lyrical choice.
Carmeline likely emerged as an elaboration or blend of Carmen (ultimately from Hebrew Karmel, meaning 'garden' or 'vineyard') and the popular suffix -line, seen in names like Caroline. Alternatively, it may derive from the Italian Carmela or Spanish Carmelina, both related to Mount Carmel. The name saw modest use in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1920s, but has never been widespread.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Carm, Carma, Lina, Carmie
Variants: Carmelina, Carmela, Carmen, Carmeline is a variant of Carmelina
Sibling names for Carmeline
Names that share Carmeline's style, for a brother or sister.
