Carnel

Boy name

Carnel has been given to 208 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 1977.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

208

Peak year

1977 (10 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1914

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Carnel — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Carmelgirl

8,609 babies since 1888

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Carnel.

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Ricahrdboy

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Caliphboy

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Duwanboy

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FAQ

How popular is the name Carnel?

Carnel has been given to 208 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Carnel peak?

Carnel peaked in 1977, when 10 babies were given the name.

Is Carnel a girl or boy name?

Carnel is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Carnel are boys).

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