Total births
94
Girls' name · since 1945
Carmellia
Since 1945, U.S. Social Security records show 94 babies named Carmellia, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 94
- total births
- 1945–1990
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Carmellia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 94 recorded since 1945.
Social Security Administration records show Carmellia recorded 94 times among girls since 1945, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1945 to 1990.
- 94 total births
- 1945–1990 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
94 girls have been named Carmellia since 1945, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1990.
- 94
- total births
- 1945–1990
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Carmellia was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
8 babies were named Carmellia in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Carmellia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Carmellia's SSA record in two at 1970 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1964, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1961 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Carmellia at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1945
Carmellia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1945–1990
- Peak year (1961)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Carmellia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Carmellia's strongest decade.
27 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Carmellia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
12 births
- 1950s 7
1950s
7 births
- 1960s
1960s
27 births
- 1970s
1970s
27 births
- 1980s
1980s
16 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 27 births (29% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Carmellia? ▼
94 babies have been named Carmellia since 1945. It was last recorded in 1990. The peak year was 1961 with 8 births.
When was Carmellia most popular? ▼
Carmellia was most popular in the 1960s decade with 27 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
How long has the name Carmellia been used? ▼
Carmellia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1945, spanning 46 years of data through 1990.
What names are similar to Carmellia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Carol, Carolyn, Carrie, Caroline, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Carmellia's data
- Carmellia's decade-level peak was the 1960s (27 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Carmellia
Nearby Names Like Carmellia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Carmellia
Carol Girl
#2639 816,928 births
Carolyn Girl
#1160 556,777 births
Carrie Girl
#3013 266,350 births
Caroline Girl
#92 250,410 births
Carla Girl
#1009 150,390 births
Compare Carmellia side by side: Carmellia vs Carol Carmellia vs Carolyn Carmellia vs Carrie
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1945–1990 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Carmellia: Baby Name Since 1945 - 94 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/carmellia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Carmellia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.