Carnell
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #766 in 1955
10 babies were named Carnell in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,444 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1897–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Carnell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Carnell, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Carnell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCarnell first shows up in US birth records in 1897, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 128 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1955, when it ranked #766. Today it's #7,679, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowCarnell was 2.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 78,740 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 169,492.
- TrendCarnell has slipped 2,444 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Carnell
Carnell is a boy name of English and French origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Carnell for boys from 1897 to 2025, in 114 of those 129 years. Its best year was 1955, when it ranked #766 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 15 | 67,720 boys |
| 1910s | 13 | 77,821 boys |
| 1920s | 22 | 44,484 boys |
| 1930s | 28 | 35,753 boys |
| 1940s | 28 | 36,258 boys |
| 1950s | 36 | 27,586 boys |
| 1960s | 30 | 33,557 boys |
| 1970s | 36 | 28,003 boys |
| 1980s | 28 | 36,010 boys |
| 1990s | 20 | 48,972 boys |
| 2000s | 20 | 50,659 boys |
| 2010s | 15 | 67,889 boys |
| 2020s | 6.0 | 167,131 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Carnell
What is the origin of the name Carnell?
Carnell has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Carnell a boy or girl name?
Carnell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Carnell?
Carnell ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1955 (#766).