Carmichael
Meaningfort of Michael · Scottish
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,201 in 1955
8 babies were named Carmichael in the US in 2025. It has climbed 644 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1953–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Carmichael, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Carmichael would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCarmichael first shows up in US birth records in 1953, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 72 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1955, when it reached #3,201.
- TrendCarmichael has climbed 644 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Scottish, Carmichael means “fort of Michael”. Our records link it to Celtic and Scottish roots.
About the name Carmichael
Carmichael is a boy name of Celtic and Scottish origin meaning “fort of Michael”. It has 10 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ael”. US birth records list Carmichael for boys from 1953 to 2025, in 36 of those 73 years. Its best year was 1955, when it ranked #3,201 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.3 | 760,870 boys |
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,449,275 boys |
| 1970s | 0.4 | 2,631,579 boys |
| 1980s | 2.9 | 348,432 boys |
| 1990s | 1.9 | 520,833 boys |
| 2000s | 1.9 | 531,915 boys |
| 2010s | 2.7 | 374,532 boys |
| 2020s | 3.1 | 322,581 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Carmichael
What does the name Carmichael mean?
Carmichael means “fort of Michael” in Scottish.
What is the origin of the name Carmichael?
Carmichael has Celtic, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Carmichael a boy or girl name?
Carmichael is a boy name.
How popular is the name Carmichael?
Carmichael ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1955 (#3,201).