Total births
702
Boys' name · since 2004
Karmello
Since 2004, U.S. Social Security records show 702 babies named Karmello, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2747
- among boys today
- 702
- born since 2004
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Karmello is the #2747 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 702 recorded since 2004.
Social Security Administration records show Karmello recorded 702 times among boys since 2004, holding rank #2747 nationally today, ahead of 81% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2004 to 2025.
- #2747 among boys today
- 702 born since 2004
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Karmello is currently the #2747 boys' name in America, more common than 81% of boys - 702 born since 2004, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2747
- among boys today
- 702
- born since 2004
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Karmello vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2747
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 81% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Karmello was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
48 babies were named Karmello in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Karmello compares
702 Top 37% higher than 63% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Karmello's all-time total is 91% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Karmello | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 702 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 48 | 23 | 22,252 |
Karmello's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Karmello's full recorded timeline at 2015, 57% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 43% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2006, with just 8 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2024 peak of 48 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Karmello at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,747
Active since
2004
Karmello popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2004–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Karmello by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Karmello's strongest decade.
359 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Karmello births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 98
2000s
98 births
- 2010s
2010s
359 births
- 2020s
2020s
245 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 359 births (51% of all-time use).
How Karmello compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Karmello's total volume
Karmello vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Karmello by state
Where Karmello concentrates geographically, total births since 2004
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 20 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 16 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 8 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #5 | California | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.7% |
Georgia share of Karmello's total US births 2.8%
Even split
20 of 702 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karmello? ▼
Karmello has been given to 702 babies in the U.S. since 2004, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2747 as of the latest data. 48 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Karmello most popular? ▼
Karmello was most popular in the 2010s decade with 359 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Karmello most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Karmello are Georgia (20 births), Texas (16 births), Michigan (8 births).
How long has the name Karmello been used? ▼
Records for Karmello go back to 2004, giving 22 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Karmello? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Karl, Karter, Karson, Kareem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Karmello's data
- Karmello's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (359 total births) through the 2020s (245) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Georgia records the most Karmellos (20 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- 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 Karmello
Nearby Names Like Karmello
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Karmello
Karl Boy
#1689 100,836 births
Karter Boy
#248 29,465 births
Karson Boy
#397 21,394 births
Kareem Boy
#675 18,161 births
Karim Boy
#820 6,886 births
Compare Karmello side by side: Karmello vs Karl Karmello vs Karter Karmello vs Karson
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Karmello
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 2004–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Karmello: #2747 Boys' Name - 702 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/karmello. 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 Karmello 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 June 2026.