Total births
1,391
Boys' name · since 2003
Karmelo
Karmelo has 1,391 recorded births since 2003 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1749
- among boys today
- 1,391
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Karmelo is the #1749 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,391 recorded since 2003.
Karmelo has 1,391 recorded births among boys since 2003, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1749 as of the latest data, more common than 88% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2003 to 2025.
- #1749 among boys today
- 1,391 born since 2003
- 2010s peak decade
- 88% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Karmelo is currently the #1749 boys' name in America, more common than 88% of boys - 1,391 born since 2003, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1749
- among boys today
- 1,391
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Karmelo vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1749
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 88% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Karmelo was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
121 babies were named Karmelo in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Karmelo compares
1,391 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
Karmelo's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Karmelo | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,391 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 121 | 23 | 22,252 |
Karmelo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Karmelo's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2003, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 121, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Karmelo at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#1,749
Active since
2003
Karmelo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 121
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Karmelo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Karmelo's strongest decade.
655 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Karmelo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 151
2000s
151 births
- 2010s
2010s
655 births
- 2020s
2020s
585 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 655 births (47% of all-time use).
How Karmelo 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 Karmelo's total volume
Karmelo vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Karmelo by state
Where Karmelo concentrates geographically, total births since 2003
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 139 | 10.0% |
| #2 | Florida | | 95 | 6.8% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 76 | 5.5% |
| #4 | California | | 63 | 4.5% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 36 | 2.6% |
| #6 | New York | | 36 | 2.6% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 35 | 2.5% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 34 | 2.4% |
Texas share of Karmelo's total US births 10.0%
Even split
139 of 1,391 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Karmelo appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karmelo? ▼
Karmelo has been given to 1,391 babies in the U.S. since 2003, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1749 as of the latest data. 121 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Karmelo most popular? ▼
Karmelo was most popular in the 2010s decade with 655 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Karmelo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Karmelo are Texas (139 births), Florida (95 births), Georgia (76 births).
How long has the name Karmelo been used? ▼
Karmelo has been recorded in Social Security data since 2003, spanning 23 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Karmelo? ▼
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 Karmelo's data
- Karmelo's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (655 total births) through the 2020s (585) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Karmelos (139 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Karmelo
Nearby Names Like Karmelo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Karmelo
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 Karmelo side by side: Karmelo vs Karl Karmelo vs Karter Karmelo vs Karson
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Karmelo
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, 2003–2025 (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. "Karmelo: #1749 Boys' Name - 1,391 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/karmelo. 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 Karmelo 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.