Carmello Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Carmello is an Italian name derived from the Hebrew word 'Carmel,' meaning vineyard or garden. Its linguistic path includes Latin and Italian forms. The name is associated with biblical references to Mount Carmel. It gained traction in the 20th century, especially within Italian and Hispanic communities. It is often viewed as sophisticated and artistic, with notable figures such as Carmelo Anthony and Carmelo Bene.
The name Carmello is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Carmello has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Carmello' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2197th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3259th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5014th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8770th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9637th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2057th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2222nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7232nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8681st out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Carmello' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Carmello"
Pronunciation
/kɑrˈmɛloʊ/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Carmello is derived from the Italian name 'Carmelo,' which comes from the Hebrew word 'Carmel' meaning 'vineyard' or 'garden.' It is often associated with Mount Carmel in Israel, which has biblical significance.
Meaning
vineyard, garden
Language Evolution
Carmelus (Latin), Carmelo (Italian), Carmello (modern Italian and English variant)
Biblical Background
The name has biblical relevance due to its association with Mount Carmel, mentioned in the Old Testament.
Historical Usage
Carmello gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly among Italian and Hispanic communities, often used as a first name or surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Carmelo, Carmel, Carmelia
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Carmello is perceived as a cultural and sophisticated name, often associated with artistic and creative individuals.
Famous People
Carmelo Anthony, a professional basketball player, Carmelo Bene, an Italian actor and director
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Carmello"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Carmello"
"Carmello" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2197th of 7545 | 219 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3259th of 6773 | 98 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5014th of 7552 | 33 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8770th of 10718 | 12 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9637th of 16616 | 36 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2057th of 24088 | 958 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2222nd of 23106 | 754 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7232nd of 9107 | 15 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8681st of 9204 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Carmello" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
79.45% 1125th/1416 |
60.62% 836th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
71.21% 1108th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
64.77% 1574th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
29.97% 1373rd/4582 |
35.07% 1811th/5164 |
24.48% 1790th/7313 |
46.74% 3488th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
38.58% 1537th/3984 |
55.85% 2506th/4487 |
35.80% 2442nd/6822 |
48.45% 3041st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Carmello" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Carmello"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Carmello" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.