Girls name · California
Carmen in California
Carmen was the 407th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 81 babies named Carmen that year. Since 1910, California families have named 21,590 babies Carmen.
Popularity over time
Carmen in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 20 | 82nd |
| 1926 | 203 | 38th |
| 1943 | 189 | 90th |
| 1959 | 279 | 137th |
| 1976 | 219 | 135th |
| 1992 | 292 | 174th |
| 2009 | 178 | 252nd |
| 2025 | 81 | 407th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 82nd in 1910 to 407th in 2025.
The most babies named Carmen in California in a single year was 316, in 1991. Its best showing was 34th among girls names in 1923.
Across the country, Carmen reached its best rank of 3rd in Arizona (1911). See Carmen in every state →
How popular is Carmen in California?
Carmen was the 407th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 81 babies named Carmen that year. Since 1910, California families have named 21,590 babies Carmen.
How many babies are named Carmen in California?
In 2025, 81 babies were named Carmen in California. The most babies named Carmen in California in a single year was 316, in 1991.
What is the rank of Carmen in California?
Carmen ranked 407th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 34th among girls names in 1923.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.