Meaning: Its source is Carmel, a Hebrew name meaning "Orchard."

Popularity: The name Carman ranked 1505th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Narrative: Though the derivation from the Hebrew original is clear, this name happens to coincide with a Latin word meaning ''song,'' or ''poem,'' and this has no doubt influenced the name's use.