Karmen
Every Karmen since 1935 — 7,287 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Karmen
Karmen is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,875 in 2025 with 105 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1935, 7,287 American babies have been named Karmen. Its peak came in 2008, when 246 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Karmen stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Karmen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 105 | #1,875 | — | — |
| 2024 | 97 | #2,023 | 5 | #13,265 |
| 2023 | 95 | #2,057 | — | — |
| 2022 | 122 | #1,716 | — | — |
| 2021 | 129 | #1,624 | — | — |
| 2020 | 168 | #1,313 | — | — |
| 2019 | 166 | #1,363 | — | — |
| 2018 | 184 | #1,258 | — | — |
| 2017 | 192 | #1,242 | — | — |
| 2016 | 215 | #1,171 | — | — |
| 2015 | 186 | #1,295 | — | — |
| 2014 | 199 | #1,231 | — | — |
| 2013 | 222 | #1,102 | — | — |
| 2012 | 205 | #1,199 | — | — |
| 2011 | 226 | #1,087 | — | — |
| 2010 | 181 | #1,304 | — | — |
| 2009 | 217 | #1,162 | 5 | #13,497 |
| 2008 | 246 | #1,063 | — | — |
| 2007 | 150 | #1,534 | — | — |
| 2006 | 158 | #1,431 | — | — |
| 2005 | 168 | #1,315 | — | — |
| 2004 | 155 | #1,360 | — | — |
| 2003 | 121 | #1,598 | — | — |
| 2002 | 89 | #1,974 | — | — |
| 2001 | 119 | #1,567 | — | — |
| 2000 | 76 | #2,135 | — | — |
| 1995 | 39 | #2,997 | 5 | #9,595 |
| 1990 | 90 | #1,649 | — | — |
| 1985 | 64 | #1,772 | — | — |
| 1980 | 88 | #1,412 | — | — |
| 1975 | 74 | #1,420 | — | — |
| 1970 | 80 | #1,323 | — | — |
| 1965 | 61 | #1,416 | — | — |
| 1960 | 42 | #1,756 | — | — |
| 1955 | 17 | #2,776 | — | — |
| 1950 | 13 | #2,971 | — | — |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,264 | — | — |
| 1940 | 9 | #3,088 | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,988 | — | — |
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Famous people named Karmen
- Karmen Stavec Singer · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Karmen in 2025?
Karmen ranked #1,875 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 105 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Karmen?
7,287 babies have been named Karmen in the United States since 1935, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Karmen most popular?
Karmen peaked in 2008, when 246 newborns received the name.
Is Karmen a boy or girl name?
Karmen is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Karmen rising or falling?
Karmen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Karmen?
Well-known people named Karmen include Karmen Stavec (singer).