Carmen

Carmen is a unisex name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “vineyard of God.” In 2024 it was given to 834 babies in the United States.

Carmen at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · Spanish
Meaning
“vineyard of God”
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑː(ɹ)mən/

About the name Carmen

Carmen belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “vineyard of God” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Carmen first appears in Social Security records in 1881 and has been given to 158,841 babies since 1880, including 834 in 2024.

Carmen in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Babies named Carmen in 2024
834
Total since 1880
158,841

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Carmen mean?

Carmen means “vineyard of God” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Carmen a boy or girl name?

Carmen is a unisex name. In 2024, 834 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Carmen?

Carmen comes from the Biblical & Christian and Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Carmen?

Carmen is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1881 and has been given to 158,841 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce Carmen?

Carmen is pronounced /ˈkɑː(ɹ)mən/ (IPA).

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