In the U.S. in 2015, it ranked 6,368 in baby name popularity for girls with 20 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name. In contrast, the year before it ranked 7,213 in baby name popularity for girls with 17 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.
For other places with similar names, see Carmel. Carmel-by-the-Sea, often simply referred to as Carmel, is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, founded in 1902 and incorporated on October 31, 1916. Situated on the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel is known for its natural scenery and rich artistic history.
Salinas is the county seat of Monterey County, also home to the cities of Monterey and Carmel-by-the Sea. Many people familiar with Monterey and Carmel will have never heard of Salinas. Salinas is mentioned in the song, Me and Bobby McGee, made famous by Janis Joplin. Salinas has one of the mildest and most consistant climates in the United States.