Declining since 2011, #2,833 for boys today.
Popularity of Carmello since 1913
Babies named Carmello per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 106 |
| 1920s | 132 |
| 1930s | 61 |
| 1940s | 28 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 554 |
| 2010s | 895 |
| 2020s | 302 |
Meaning & origin
Carmello is a distinctive Italian and Spanish variant of Carmelo, a name with roots reaching back to the Hebrew word for 'garden' and the biblical Mount Carmel. While it has never been a common choice in the United States, it has seen modest use since the early 20th century, with the first recorded instance in 1913. Its popularity peaked in 2011, but since then its trajectory has been falling; in 2025 it ranked 2833rd overall, fitting 1 in 38,820 boys. Carmello is most frequently found in states with large Italian American populations, with Florida and California as its top two states. The name carries a warm, melodic quality typical of Italian names, and its similarity to the more familiar Carmelo gives it a slightly more unique feel. Parents choosing Carmello are often honoring Italian heritage or seeking a name that feels both classic and uncommon.
Carmello is an Italian and Spanish variant of Carmelo, which derives from the Hebrew word 'karmel' meaning 'garden' or 'orchard,' referring to Mount Carmel in Israel. The name became associated with the Carmelite religious order in the Middle Ages. In Italy, Carmello also developed as a surname, sometimes spelled with two L's, and has been used as a given name particularly in southern Italy and among Italian diaspora communities.
Where Carmello is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Carm, Mello, Carmy
Sibling names for Carmello
Names that share Carmello's style, for a brother or sister.
