Carmine
Boy name · #1034 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Carmine? In official American birth records, Carmine has been tracked continuously since 1891, giving it 134 years of documented American history.
Carmine is currently the #1034 boy name in the United States — 214 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1223, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 8,411 boys born in 2025 was named Carmine.
The 134-year story
Carmine first appears in the Social Security records in 1891, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 262 boys were named Carmine — good for #789 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Carmine per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Carmine against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Carmine in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Carmine is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Carmine will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Carmine is most common
Geography matters for names, and Carmine is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Carmine is most common in CT (1.1 per 1,000), NJ (0.6 per 1,000), NY (0.6 per 1,000), PA (0.3 per 1,000), FL (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Carmine is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Carmine
Statistically, parents drawn to Carmine tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Constantine, Caine, Blaine, Kaine, and Slade.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Carmine | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 214 | #1034 |
| 2024 | 196 | #1099 |
| 2023 | 150 | #1283 |
| 2022 | 151 | #1278 |
| 2021 | 147 | #1291 |
| 2020 | 132 | #1347 |
| 2019 | 112 | #1515 |
| 2018 | 127 | #1385 |
| 2017 | 125 | #1402 |
| 2016 | 129 | #1373 |
| 2015 | 150 | #1223 |
| 2014 | 155 | #1188 |
| 2013 | 131 | #1315 |
| 2012 | 126 | #1346 |
| 2011 | 146 | #1206 |
| 2010 | 137 | #1267 |
| 2009 | 162 | #1134 |
| 2008 | 174 | #1074 |
| 2007 | 212 | #934 |
| 2006 | 262 | #789 |
| 2005 | 205 | #886 |
| 2004 | 63 | #1934 |
| 2003 | 47 | #2269 |
| 2002 | 36 | #2632 |
| 2001 | 44 | #2277 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Carmine?
In official American birth records, the name Carmine first appeared in 1891 (over 134 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Carmine a popular boy name?
Carmine ranked #1034 among boys in 2025 with 214 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1223.
When was the name Carmine most popular?
Carmine peaked in 2006, when 262 American boys received the name (ranked #789 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Carmine?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 8,411 newborn American boys was named Carmine. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.