Declining since 2014, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Karmin since 1961
Babies named Karmin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 83 |
| 1970s | 117 |
| 1980s | 117 |
| 1990s | 101 |
| 2000s | 198 |
| 2010s | 299 |
| 2020s | 75 |
Meaning & origin
Karmin is a modern American coinage that first entered the Social Security records in 1961. It reached its peak popularity in 2013, but has been declining in use ever since; in 2025 it ranked 8860 with a rarity of 1 in 146,115 births. The name is almost exclusively given to girls and follows the common trend of replacing 'C' with 'K' to give a familiar name a fresh spelling. Though top states are not recorded for this name, its trajectory suggests it has remained a niche choice. Karmin lacks a deep etymology or cultural roots, making it a purely stylistic option for parents seeking a modern, distinctive name.
Karmin is a modern invented name that first appeared in the United States in the 1960s. It likely arose as a respelling of Carmen or as a variant of names like Karmen or Karlyn, following the trend of substituting 'K' for 'C'. The name saw a peak of popularity in 2013, but its use has declined since 2014. It lacks a long historical or linguistic tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Karmin
Names that share Karmin's style, for a brother or sister.
