Karmelo
A male given name, variant of Carmelo.
Every Karmelo since 2003 — 1,391 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Karmelo
Karmelo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,523 in 2025 with 114 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 1,391 American babies have been named Karmelo. Its peak came in 2021, when 121 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Karmelo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Karmelo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 114 | #1,523 |
| 2024 | 95 | #1,746 |
| 2023 | 73 | #2,055 |
| 2022 | 93 | #1,775 |
| 2021 | 121 | #1,486 |
| 2020 | 89 | #1,739 |
| 2019 | 76 | #1,945 |
| 2018 | 66 | #2,129 |
| 2017 | 55 | #2,367 |
| 2016 | 42 | #2,860 |
| 2015 | 46 | #2,663 |
| 2014 | 65 | #2,131 |
| 2013 | 92 | #1,654 |
| 2012 | 86 | #1,748 |
| 2011 | 83 | #1,764 |
| 2010 | 44 | #2,763 |
| 2009 | 41 | #2,927 |
| 2008 | 30 | #3,604 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,900 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,779 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,876 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,983 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,841 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Karmelo mean?
A male given name, variant of Carmelo.
How popular is the name Karmelo in 2025?
Karmelo ranked #1,523 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 114 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Karmelo?
1,391 babies have been named Karmelo in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Karmelo most popular?
Karmelo peaked in 2021, when 121 newborns received the name.
Is Karmelo a boy or girl name?
Karmelo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Karmelo rising or falling?
Karmelo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.