Camden Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Camden is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Camden?
Camden is spelled C-A-M-D-E-N. The name has 6 letters.
Camden at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Camden may derive from Old English elements meaning “winding valley” or “enclosed valley.”
- Origin
- Camden is commonly associated with English place names and surnames originating from geographical features described in Old English.
- Pronunciation
- CAM-den · 2 syllables
Camden Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,427
Recorded Births151
Rank#205
Recorded Births1,722
- Girls usage rose 148 places to #1,427 and recorded 17 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 12 places to #205 and recorded 143 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Camden Mean?
Camden may derive from Old English elements meaning “winding valley” or “enclosed valley.”
Origin: Camden is commonly associated with English place names and surnames originating from geographical features described in Old English.
How Do You Pronounce Camden?
PronunciationCAM-den
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Camden?
- History
- The name Camden has been recorded as a surname and place name in England and has transitioned into use as a given name in more recent times.
Camden Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 151 | #1,427 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,722 | #205 |
| 2024 | Girls | 134 | #1,575 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,865 | #193 |
| 2023 | Girls | 126 | #1,645 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,022 | #180 |
| 2022 | Girls | 130 | #1,621 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,014 | #188 |
| 2021 | Girls | 123 | #1,680 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,205 | #176 |
| 2020 | Girls | 135 | #1,559 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,311 | #167 |
| 2019 | Girls | 112 | #1,816 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,459 | #159 |
| 2018 | Girls | 129 | #1,640 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,562 | #152 |
| 2017 | Girls | 138 | #1,580 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,671 | #148 |
| 2016 | Girls | 156 | #1,472 |
| 2016 | Boys | 3,344 | #124 |
| 2015 | Girls | 138 | #1,580 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,771 | #104 |
| 2014 | Girls | 116 | #1,774 |
| 2014 | Boys | 3,895 | #101 |
When Was Camden Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2013 · Boys
3,897 recorded births
National rank #99
2014 · Boys
3,895 recorded births
National rank #101
2015 · Boys
3,771 recorded births
National rank #104
2016 · Boys
3,344 recorded births
National rank #124
Where Camden Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ND | #70 | 15 |
| MD | #101 | 55 |
| VA | #117 | 72 |
| KS | #119 | 32 |
| NH | #121 | 12 |
| IA | #127 | 32 |
| SD | #127 | 10 |
| AL | #131 | 42 |