Feminine dossier · first seen 1887
Carmelita
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1973
Peak era
1973
Peak births
140
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
1887Peak 19732025
Quick answers about Carmelita
How many people are named Carmelita?
An estimated 4,342 living Americans are named Carmelita.
How rare is Carmelita?
Carmelita is very rare among babies today, with 14 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 90% from its 1973 peak.
How old is the typical Carmelita?
The median age of a living American named Carmelita is approximately 56 years, with most bearers falling between 43 and 69 years old.
Is Carmelita still popular?
Not especially. Carmelita has been declining since its 1973 peak and registered 14 births in 2025.
Peak year
1973
Decline from peak
90%
2025
14
All-time
6,965