Holding steady.
Popularity of Carmita since 1929
Babies named Carmita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 127 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Carmita first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1929, but never entered the national top 1000. Its peak year was 1977, reflecting the broader popularity of Spanish diminutive names during that era. Since then, the name has maintained a stable but very low level of use, with a trajectory showing no significant revival. While no states recorded enough Carmitas for inclusion in top-state lists, the name remains a quiet choice, often passed down in families with Hispanic heritage. Its rarity today gives it a distinctive, vintage feel.
Carmita is a Spanish diminutive of Carmen, itself derived from the Hebrew Carmel (meaning 'garden' or 'vineyard of God'), often associated with Mount Carmel. The name Carmen gained popularity through the cult of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Carmita thus carries the connotation of 'little song' (from Latin carmen) or 'little vineyard.' It emerged as a given name in the early 20th century, particularly in Hispanic communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Carma, Mita, Carmi
Variants: Carmencita, Carmelita
Sibling names for Carmita
Names that share Carmita's style, for a brother or sister.
