Karmin
A feminine name derived from the Latin word "carmen", meaning "poem" or "song".
Name Census estimates that about 937 living Americans carry the first name Karmin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Karmin today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Karmin births was 2013 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Karmin. 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.
People living today
937
~ 1 in 365,800 Americans
Peak year
2013
42 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,203
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Karmin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Karmin from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 298 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Karmin 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 Karmin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Karmins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Ohio recorded the most babies named Karmin, while Ohio, Georgia, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Karmin
The name Karmin originates from the Persian language and culture, with its roots traced back to the ancient Achaemenid Empire of Persia, which ruled from around 550 BCE to 330 BCE. The name is derived from the Old Persian word "karman," which means "deed" or "action." It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who were known for their remarkable deeds or actions.
In ancient Persian texts, such as the Avesta, the sacred scriptures of Zoroastrianism, the name Karmin is mentioned in various contexts, often associated with virtuous and honorable individuals. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Behistun Inscription, a trilingual inscription carved on a rock face in modern-day Iran during the reign of Darius the Great (522-486 BCE).
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Karmin. One of the most famous was Karmin the Wise, a renowned Persian scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and metaphysics.
Another prominent individual with this name was Karmin al-Hakim, a 10th-century Persian physician and alchemist. He is credited with making significant advancements in the field of medicine and is considered one of the pioneers of modern pharmacology.
In the realm of literature, Karmin Khayam was a celebrated Persian poet and mathematician who lived in the 11th century CE. His collection of quatrains, known as the Rubaiyat, has been widely translated and admired for its profound insights and poetic beauty.
During the medieval period, Karmin al-Din was a renowned Persian architect and engineer who designed and constructed several impressive structures, including mosques, palaces, and bridges. His architectural masterpieces can still be found in various cities across Iran and neighboring countries.
In more recent times, Karmin Amiri was an influential Persian writer and activist who lived in the 19th century. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and education, and her writings played a significant role in shaping the social and cultural movements of her era.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Karmin, a name that has carried a rich cultural and historical significance for centuries.
People
Karmin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Karmin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Karmin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Karmin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 937 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Karmin 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 1 in 365,800 US residents.
Is Karmin a common name?
We classify Karmin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 978 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Karmin most popular?
The single biggest year for Karmin was 2013, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Karmin is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Karmin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Karmin in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.