Carmen
Girl name · Latin · pronounced KAR-men
Verified name
What does Carmen mean?
Song or garden
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 358 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 792 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Carmencita, Carm
Variant: Carmina
Related: Carmel
Using Carmen across cultures
Classic Spanish name associated with Spanish literature and opera.
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