Carman
Pronunciation: [ k-AHRM-uhn ]
Carman is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,240 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Carman first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,024 babies have been named Carman in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carman is past its peak , currently ranked #38,240 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,240
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Carman is also used as a boy name, ranked #19953.
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About the Name Carman
Carman is a girl name .
Is Carman a boy or girl name? Carman is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,240 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19,953. Carman is more commonly used as a boy name.
Carman is currently ranked #38,240 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carman include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carmie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carman include Carmen, Carmela, Carmella, Carmel, Carmyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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