Carmine
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Carmine
This Italian name could have a whole new life when viewed as a color name, however, it is traditionally a masculine form of Carmen, pronounced with three lilting syllables. Both provide an arty, distinctive feel, though in different ways.
Carmine for girls#13530 US
Carmine as a feminine name represents an interesting gender crossover, as it's traditionally more common as a masculine name in Italian culture. Derived from the Latin 'carminium' referring to a vivid red dye or the color crimson, Carmine carries rich visual associations. While predominantly used for boys in Italian communities, its melodic quality and color association have made it occasionally appear as a feminine option. The name's connection to the vibrant red hue gives it a passionate, dramatic quality. As a feminine choice, Carmine remains quite rare, appealing to parents seeking a bold, distinctive name with artistic and colorful connotations. Its cross-cultural history and dual-gender usage add layers of interest to this colorful, expressive name.
Pronounced CAR-meen.
As of October 2026, Carmine ranked #1035 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #377 in 1912, Nameberry popularity #639.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,191 | 155 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #1,223 | 150 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #1,373 | 129 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #1,404 | 125 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #1,386 | 127 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #1,517 | 112 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #1,348 | 132 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #1,291 | 147 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #1,276 | 151 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #1,281 | 150 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #1,097 | 196 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #1,035 | 214 | — | 0 |
World rankings
Carmine for boys
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- Carmine Dominick GiovinazzoBoy
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American rock drummer
- Carmine CoppolaBoy
American composer; grandfather of Nicolas Cage and Sofia Coppola
- Carmine PreziosiBoy
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Carmine in pop culture
- CarmineBoy
character from the movie "Coneheads"
- Carmine FalconeBoy
character in Batman comics and TV's "Gotham"
- Carmine PolitoBoy
character in 2013 film "American Hustle"
- Carmine RagusaBoy
character on TV's "Laverne & Shirley"
- CarmineBoy
from the Aramaic word meaning "crimson"
- CarmineBoy
reddish dye that comes from mashed,up insects
- Dame Okra CarmineGirl
character in Rachel Hartman's novel "Seraphina"
- CarmineGirl
a reddish dye that comes from mashed,up insects