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Carmen

“Vineyard of God (Hebrew) or song (Latin)” — Hebrew or Latin origin

Girl's name · #389 in the US (2025) · Timeless

Few names move less than Carmen — on the books since 1881, #389 in 2025, and dependable in between. Roughly 143,000 girls share it.

Around the world: #13 in Spain (2024).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 37 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Carmens

• Carmen Electra — American actress, model, and singer
• Carmen Miranda — Brazilian singer (1909–1955)
• Carmen Amaya — Spanish flamenco dancer and singer
• Carmen Kass — Estonian model and actress (born 1978)
• Carmen Maura — Spanish actress (born 1945)

In stories & tradition

• Carmen Waterslaeghers-Vandormael — F.C. De Kampioenen · F.C. De Kampioenen: Kampioen zijn blijft plezant
• Carmen Luna — character
• Carmen Cortez — Spy Kids

What Carmens become

Among 2,520 notable people named Carmen:

Entertainers appear 1.5× more often than among typical names — e.g. Carmen Electra, American actress, model, and singer.

Similar names: Karmen · Veronica · Carly · Regina · Karla · Carmela

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