Find out how popular the first name Carmilla has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Carmilla by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Carmilla is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 10 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Carmilla.

The history of the first name Carmilla

The name Carmilla has its origins in the Germanic languages, derived from the elements "kar" meaning "free man" and "milla" meaning "servant" or "worker." It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 6th to 8th centuries.

The earliest known usage of the name can be traced back to a character in Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's 1872 Gothic novella "Carmilla." The story features a female vampire named Carmilla who preys on a young woman named Laura. This work is considered a classic in the vampire literature genre and popularized the name.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Carmilla was Carmilla von Trapp, born in 1979, a member of the famous Trapp Family Singers made popular by the musical "The Sound of Music." She was the daughter of Werner von Trapp and granddaughter of Georg von Trapp.

In the world of literature, Carmilla Karnstein is a notable character in the "Castlevania" video game series, which draws inspiration from the novella by Le Fanu. She is depicted as a powerful vampire and a central antagonist in several games.

Another prominent individual with the name was Carmilla Winand, born in 1928, a Dutch actress and singer known for her roles in several Dutch films and television shows during the mid-20th century.

Carmilla Saunders, born in 1953, was a British actress and model who appeared in various television series and films in the 1970s and 1980s, including the popular sitcom "Butterflies."

In the field of music, Carmilla Hartmann, born in 1968, is a German singer and songwriter known for her work in the Neue Deutsche Härte (New German Hardness) genre, a style of industrial metal.

While the name Carmilla may have originated from Germanic roots and gained popularity through literary works, it has since been adopted and used across various cultures and regions around the world, showcasing its enduring appeal and historical significance.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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