Carman is a gender-neutral given name of English origin, derived from Old German elements 'kar' meaning 'strong, bold' and '-mann' indicating 'man'. It has been used throughout history, most notably by the Scottish poet William Carman (1876-1953), who was born with this name. The name Carman is considered unique yet approachable, offering a balance between distinctiveness and familiarity.
It appears that the name Carman experienced varying popularity over time, with a significant rise in usage from the late 1940s to the mid-1960s. The peak occurred in 1959 with 72 births, followed by another peak in 1964 with 77 births. However, since the early 1980s, there has been a consistent decline in the popularity of the name Carman, with only a handful of births each year from 2000 onwards.