Carnell

Boy name

Carnell has been given to 5,164 babies in the U.S. since 1897. It peaked in 1955.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

5,164

Peak year

1955 (102 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1897

10-year trend

▼ -64%

Gender split

11% girls / 89% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Darnellboy

31,018 babies since 1912

Cornellboy

11,695 babies since 1890

Names with a similar vibe

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

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Curtissboy

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Haywardboy

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Gilboy

4,971 babies since 1914

Delboy

4,970 babies since 1909

Glynnboy

5,360 babies since 1902

Donellboy

5,418 babies since 1915

FAQ

How popular is the name Carnell?

Carnell has been given to 5,164 babies in the U.S. since 1897. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Carnell peak?

Carnell peaked in 1955, when 102 babies were given the name.

Is Carnell a girl or boy name?

Carnell is primarily a boy name (89% of babies named Carnell are boys).

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