Karmen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Karmen has its roots in Latin and Hebrew, meaning 'song' or 'garden'. It has evolved from Carmen in Latin and Karmel in Hebrew to its modern form. Karmen conveys traits of creativity and artistic flair and does not have a direct biblical relevance.
The name Karmen is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South 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, Karmen has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Karmen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3688th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2151st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1423rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1893rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1448th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1393rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Karmen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Karmen"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑːrmən/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Karmen is derived from the Latin word 'carmen', meaning 'song' or 'poem', and is often associated with the Hebrew word 'karmel' which refers to a vineyard or garden.
Meaning
song, garden, vineyard
Language Evolution
Carmen (Latin), Karmel (Hebrew), Karmen (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Karmen gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly as a feminine given name in various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Carmen, Karmyn, Carmine
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Karmen is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and artistic expression.
Famous People
Karmen Pedaru, Estonian model, Karmen Rousseau, French politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Karmen"
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 "Karmen"
"Karmen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 23106th of 23106 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3688th of 9204 | 112 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2151st of 12526 | 501 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1423rd of 19264 | 1,181 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1893rd of 27321 | 1,082 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1448th of 35406 | 2,316 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1393rd of 30306 | 1,975 |
Regional Popularity of "Karmen" by Generation for Male 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Karmen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
68.66% 1529th/2227 |
- |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
92.90% 2578th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
37.42% 1099th/2937 |
- |
50.71% 1784th/3518 |
49.16% 1988th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
43.80% 1614th/3685 |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
39.55% 2054th/5194 |
47.35% 2991st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
31.71% 1453rd/4582 |
76.45% 3948th/5164 |
14.32% 1047th/7313 |
30.71% 2292nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
35.54% 1416th/3984 |
74.95% 3363rd/4487 |
13.91% 949th/6822 |
47.74% 2996th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Karmen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Karmen" 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.