Carmen

Meaning of Carmen

It means 'song' or 'poem.' It can also be associated with 'garden' or 'vineyard' from a different root.

Carmen has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Carmen

Carmen is climbing again, up to #389 in 2025 from #416 in 2024 after peaking at #239 in 2004.

Notable people named Carmen

• Carmen Electra
  Model, actress, television personality
• Carmen Miranda
  Iconic Brazilian singer, actress
• Carmen Ejogo
  British actress, singer
• Carmen Kass
  Estonian supermodel, chess executive
• Carmen Villalobos
  Colombian actress, TV host

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Questions about the name Carmen

What does the name Carmen mean?

Carmen means it means 'song' or 'poem.' it can also be associated with 'garden' or 'vineyard' from a different root, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Carmen a boy's or a girl's name?

Carmen is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Carmen?

In 2025, Carmen ranked #389 for girls, up from #416 the year before.

When was Carmen most popular?

Carmen peaked at #239 in 2004.