Carmelita
Every Carmelita since 1887 — 6,965 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Carmelita
Carmelita is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,566 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1887, 6,965 American babies have been named Carmelita. Its peak came in 1973, when 140 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Carmelita stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Carmelita year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,566 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,317 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,828 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,694 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,688 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,642 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,242 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,373 |
| 2016 | 12 | #8,999 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,608 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,738 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,836 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,588 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,874 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,280 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,742 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,620 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,141 |
| 2006 | 22 | #5,956 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,476 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,605 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,832 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,189 |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,121 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,815 |
| 1995 | 39 | #2,983 |
| 1990 | 40 | #2,862 |
| 1985 | 39 | #2,489 |
| 1980 | 89 | #1,398 |
| 1975 | 109 | #1,076 |
| 1970 | 75 | #1,392 |
| 1965 | 69 | #1,304 |
| 1960 | 109 | #1,030 |
| 1955 | 80 | #1,113 |
| 1950 | 86 | #978 |
| 1945 | 68 | #915 |
| 1940 | 92 | #726 |
| 1935 | 76 | #775 |
| 1930 | 107 | #664 |
| 1925 | 78 | #842 |
| 1920 | 54 | #1,007 |
| 1915 | 37 | #1,122 |
| 1910 | 16 | #1,120 |
| 1905 | 13 | #1,064 |
| 1900 | 18 | #889 |
| 1895 | 10 | #1,065 |
| 1890 | 7 | #1,114 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Carmelita
- Carmelita Jeter Athlete · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Carmelita in 2025?
Carmelita ranked #7,566 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Carmelita?
6,965 babies have been named Carmelita in the United States since 1887, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Carmelita most popular?
Carmelita peaked in 1973, when 140 newborns received the name.
Is Carmelita a boy or girl name?
Carmelita is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Carmelita rising or falling?
Carmelita is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Carmelita?
Well-known people named Carmelita include Carmelita Jeter (athlete).