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Carmine
BoyItalian, Hebrew· “from Carmel; also crimson”
- Meaning
- from Carmel; also crimson
- Origin
- Italian, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- KAHR-myn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,035
- US babies 2025
- 214
- Best rank
- #377 (1912)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Carmine
Carmine is an Italian and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “from Carmel; also crimson”.
Carmine is an Italian masculine name derived from Carmel, the mountain in Israel associated with the prophet Elijah and with the Carmelite religious order. In Italian devotion, the Madonna del Carmine, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, is widely honored, and the name spread from there. The English word carmine, a rich crimson color, has a separate origin, but the overlap gives the name a vivid second image. Carmine has strong Italian American associations and a warm, classic feel. Nicknames include Carm and Mino.
Other spellings with the same sound: Carmen, Carman, Carmon, Karman.
Popularity over time
Carmine first appears in US Social Security records in 1891. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 79 different years, starting in 1891. Its best national rank was #377 in 1912, and the most babies received it in 2006, when 262 were named Carmine. In 2025, 214 babies were named Carmine, and it ranked #1,035 nationally. That is 43% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #403 in 1920, #612 in 1950, #1,071 in 1980, #2,483 in 2000, #1,267 in 2010, and #1,035 in 2025. Of the 13,950 US boys named Carmine since records began, 15% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1930s come next, with 1,470 babies. Since 2010, 2,328 more have been named Carmine.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Nikhil, Antony, Nathen, Jovanny, and Johnpaul.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Carmine ranked highest in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | #224 | 15 |
| New Jersey | #337 | 25 |
| New York | #361 | 49 |
| Pennsylvania | #611 | 15 |
| Colorado | #696 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Carmine over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Carmine is usually pronounced KAHR-myn, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with C and ends in “-ne”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Carmen, Carman, Carmon, and Karman.
Middle names for Carmine
A few middle names that flow with Carmine: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Carmine
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Carmine mean?
Carmine is an Italian and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “from Carmel; also crimson”.
What is the origin of the name Carmine?
Carmine has Italian and Hebrew roots. Carmine is an Italian masculine name derived from Carmel, the mountain in Israel associated with the prophet Elijah and with the Carmelite religious order.
Is Carmine a popular name?
Not especially. Carmine ranked #1,035 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Carmine a boy or girl name?
Carmine is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Carmine over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Carmine?
Carmine is usually pronounced KAHR-myn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings