Carnes
Of Latin origin, meaning "flesh" or "meat".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Carnes. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Carnes today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Carnes births was 1924 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Carnes. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Carnes. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1924
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1924 SSA rank
#4,443
Tracked since 1924
Popularity
Carnes: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Carnes by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Carnes during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Carnes
The name Carnes is believed to have originated from the Latin word "carne," which means "flesh" or "meat." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with occupations related to the butchery trade or the processing of meat products.
During the Middle Ages, the name Carnes was particularly prevalent in regions of Europe where Romance languages were spoken, such as Italy, France, and Spain. It is possible that the name was initially adopted as a surname by individuals involved in the meat trade or butchery profession.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Carnes dates back to the 13th century, when a Franciscan friar named Carnes da Pistoia was noted for his contributions to the religious order in Italy. His birth and death years are not precisely known, but he lived during the 1200s.
In the 15th century, a Spanish scholar and philosopher named Juan Carnes de las Roelas gained recognition for his works on ethics and moral philosophy. He was born in Seville in 1410 and died in 1484.
During the Renaissance period, an Italian painter named Carnes Ventura gained fame for his frescoes and religious paintings in churches throughout the region of Tuscany. He was born in Florence in 1518 and died in 1592.
In the 17th century, a French military officer named Carnes de Montcalm played a significant role in the French and Indian War, serving as the commander of French forces in North America. He was born in 1712 and died in 1759 during the Battle of Quebec.
Another notable figure with the name Carnes was the Italian composer Carnes Puccini, who was born in 1858 and died in 1924. He is best known for his operas, including "La Bohème," "Tosca," and "Madama Butterfly."
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Carnes, which has a rich heritage rooted in Latin origins and has been associated with various professions and disciplines over the centuries.
People
Carnes + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Carnes as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Carnes: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Carnes?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Carnes going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Carnes a common name?
We classify Carnes as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Carnes most popular?
The single biggest year for Carnes was 1924, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Carnes is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Carnes in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Carnes a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Carnes in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Carnes still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Carnes in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Carnes can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Carnes?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.