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Carmin

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Pronounced KAR-min /ˈkɑr.mɪn/Medium

Meaning: Carmin is a variant of Carmine, the deep crimson pigment (from Arabic/Latin roots via French carmin), and is also read as a spelling of Carmen, tied to Latin for 'garden' or 'song'.Low

In 30 seconds: A rich color-name: Carmin echoes carmine, a deep crimson, and the name Carmen (said 'KAR-min'). Vivid and short.
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Origin LowLatin, French
MeaningCarmin is a variant of Carmine, the deep crimson pigment (from Arabic/Latin roots via French carmin), and is also read as a spelling of Carmen, tied to Latin for 'garden' or 'song'.
U.S. rank (2025)#13529 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1986
Total births (all-time)≈ 864

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198619402025

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

Carmin is the French spelling of carmine, a deep crimson pigment, and doubles as a form of Carmen, linked to Latin words for 'garden' and 'song'. A color-bright, compact name (said 'KAR-min').

For girls in the U.S. it appears only rarely. Vivid, color-adjacent, and crisp.

Did you know? Carmin shares its name with carmine — a deep crimson dye once made from cochineal — while also echoing Carmen. A vivid, short pick said 'KAR-min'.
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Carmin — Carmine (crimson) / Carmen variant

Variations

CarmineCarmenCarman

Nicknames

CarMinCari

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If you like Carmin…

Carmen— a close Carm- cousin in sound
Carmine— the crimson name Carmin mirrors
Scarlett— a like crimson color-name
Ruby— a similar jewel-and-color pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Carmin mean?

Carmin is a variant of Carmine (the crimson color) or Carmen ('garden'; 'song').

How do you pronounce Carmin?

It's said KAR-min /ˈkɑr.mɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Carmin a boy or girl name?

Carmin is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Carmin?

Carmin is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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