Carnell
Every Carnell since 1897 — 5,164 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Carnell
Carnell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,767 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1897, 5,164 American babies have been named Carnell — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1955, when 102 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Carnell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Carnell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 10 | #7,767 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,177 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #7,830 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #6,897 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #9,900 |
| 2020 | — | — | 17 | #5,281 |
| 2019 | — | — | 21 | #4,664 |
| 2018 | — | — | 21 | #4,628 |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #6,756 |
| 2016 | — | — | 20 | #4,804 |
| 2015 | — | — | 28 | #3,802 |
| 2014 | — | — | 33 | #3,313 |
| 2013 | — | — | 31 | #3,421 |
| 2012 | — | — | 39 | #2,963 |
| 2011 | — | — | 34 | #3,248 |
| 2010 | — | — | 39 | #2,966 |
| 2009 | — | — | 43 | #2,808 |
| 2008 | — | — | 57 | #2,298 |
| 2007 | — | — | 57 | #2,284 |
| 2006 | — | — | 39 | #2,889 |
| 2005 | — | — | 58 | #2,116 |
| 2004 | — | — | 29 | #3,293 |
| 2003 | — | — | 33 | #2,934 |
| 2002 | — | — | 26 | #3,365 |
| 2001 | — | — | 29 | #3,074 |
| 2000 | — | — | 25 | #3,317 |
| 1995 | — | — | 31 | #2,452 |
| 1990 | — | — | 65 | #1,383 |
| 1985 | — | — | 49 | #1,391 |
| 1980 | — | — | 53 | #1,272 |
| 1975 | — | — | 84 | #902 |
| 1970 | — | — | 62 | #1,033 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,349 | 45 | #1,111 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,481 | 58 | #1,011 |
| 1955 | 12 | #3,407 | 90 | #766 |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,701 | 60 | #885 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,941 | 40 | #1,006 |
| 1940 | — | — | 21 | #1,478 |
| 1935 | 14 | #2,217 | 25 | #1,361 |
| 1930 | — | — | 35 | #1,195 |
| 1925 | 10 | #3,147 | 23 | #1,594 |
| 1920 | 19 | #2,023 | 20 | #1,761 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,723 | 11 | #2,330 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Carnell in 2025?
Carnell ranked #7,767 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Carnell?
5,164 babies have been named Carnell in the United States since 1897, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Carnell most popular?
Carnell peaked in 1955, when 102 newborns received the name.
Is Carnell a boy or girl name?
Carnell is used for both: about 11% of babies named Carnell have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Carnell rising or falling?
Carnell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.