Rising since 2000, #710 for boys today.
Popularity of Carmelo since 1904
Babies named Carmelo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 24 |
| 1910s | 505 |
| 1920s | 772 |
| 1930s | 397 |
| 1940s | 257 |
| 1950s | 652 |
| 1960s | 861 |
| 1970s | 865 |
| 1980s | 688 |
| 1990s | 554 |
| 2000s | 1,589 |
| 2010s | 3,777 |
| 2020s | 2,227 |
Meaning & origin
Carmelo, with its peak in 2013 (rank 710), has been rising in popularity since 2000. In 2025, it holds a rank of 710 with a 1-in-4,531 incidence, continuing its upward trajectory. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1904 and has strong ties to Italian and Spanish heritage, with top states including Connecticut, New Mexico, and New Jersey. Its etymology ties to the biblical Mount Carmel, meaning 'garden of God,' and it has been adopted beyond its religious origins as a stylish, melodic choice for boys.
Carmelo is the Italian and Spanish form of Carmel, a name derived from Mount Carmel in Israel. The Hebrew name means 'garden' or 'orchard' and is associated with the Biblical Carmel, a symbol of fertility and beauty. In Christian tradition, the Mount Carmel is linked to the Virgin Mary. The name gained popularity in Spanish- and Italian-speaking communities and has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
Where Carmelo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Carmelo” around the world
Where Carmelo lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mel, Carlo, Carm
Sibling names for Carmelo
Names that share Carmelo's style, for a brother or sister.
