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Carnell

Boy

Meaning of Carnell: English: 'defender of the castle'

Carnell is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7288th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#7288

10 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

5,164

First recorded 1897 · peak 1955

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 63 babies1982: 55 babies1983: 45 babies1984: 52 babies1985: 49 babies1986: 52 babies1987: 50 babies1988: 50 babies1989: 42 babies1990: 65 babies19901991: 51 babies1992: 36 babies1993: 40 babies1994: 43 babies1995: 31 babies1996: 33 babies1997: 36 babies1998: 35 babies1999: 30 babies2000: 25 babies20002001: 29 babies2002: 26 babies2003: 33 babies2004: 29 babies2005: 58 babies2006: 39 babies2007: 57 babies2008: 57 babies2009: 43 babies2010: 39 babies20102011: 34 babies2012: 39 babies2013: 31 babies2014: 33 babies2015: 28 babies2016: 20 babies2017: 12 babies2018: 21 babies2019: 21 babies2020: 17 babies20202021: 7 babies2022: 12 babies2023: 10 babies2024: 6 babies2025: 10 babies
US babies named Carnell per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 65.

Gender split

89% boys · 11% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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