Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Carmichael

Carmichael

♂ Boy

Pronounced kar-MYE-kul /kɑːrˈmaɪ.kəl/Medium

Meaning: A Scottish surname and place name, 'fort of Michael' (Gaelic caer, 'fort,' + Michael, 'who is like God?'). A distinguished heritage surname-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A distinguished surname-name: Carmichael means 'fort of Michael' (said 'kar-MYE-kul'). Stately and rare.
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumScottish
MeaningA Scottish surname and place name, 'fort of Michael' (Gaelic caer, 'fort,' + Michael, 'who is like God?'). A distinguished heritage surname-name.
U.S. rank (2023)#11049 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 240

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219532023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Carmichael is a Scottish place name and clan surname, 'fort of Michael.' As a given name it reads distinguished and heritage-rich — rare in the U.S. (said 'kar-MYE-kul').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a given name. Rare, distinguished, and clan-rooted.

Did you know? Carmichael is a Scottish surname and place name, 'fort of Michael' (caer, 'fort,' + Michael) — a distinguished, clan-rooted name with real heritage weight (said 'kar-MYE-kul').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Carmichael — Scottish surname/place name 'fort of Michael'

Variations

CarmichelCarmichealCarmykel

Nicknames

CarMick

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Carmichael…

Mccoy— a like Scottish surname
Macklin— a like Mac-/Mc- name
Sinclair— a like Scottish clan name
Kincaid— a like distinguished surname

Explore names like Carmichael

By themeheritagesurnamescottishdistinguished
By meaningGod / Divine

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Carmichael mean?

Carmichael is a Scottish surname and place name, 'fort of Michael' (caer, 'fort,' + Michael).

How do you pronounce Carmichael?

It's said kar-MYE-kul /kɑːrˈmaɪ.kəl/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Carmichael a boy or girl name?

Carmichael is a boy's name.

How popular is Carmichael?

Carmichael is a rare name in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia