Camille Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Camille is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Camille?
Camille is spelled C-A-M-I-L-L-E. The name has 7 letters.
Camille at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Camille is derived from the Latin “Camillus”, which referred to a religious acolyte or attendant in ancient Roman rituals.
- Origin
- Camille is commonly associated with Latin origins linked to Roman culture, where it designated a young attendant who assisted in religious ceremonies.
- Pronunciation
- kuh-MEEL · 2 syllables
Camille Popularity in 2025
Rank#240
Recorded Births1,299
Rank#8,243
Recorded Births9
- Girls usage fell 1 place to #240 and recorded 6 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 4,106 places to #8,243 and recorded 4 more 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 Camille Mean?
Camille is derived from the Latin “Camillus”, which referred to a religious acolyte or attendant in ancient Roman rituals.
Origin: Camille is commonly associated with Latin origins linked to Roman culture, where it designated a young attendant who assisted in religious ceremonies.
How Do You Pronounce Camille?
Pronunciationkuh-MEEL
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Camille?
- History
- The name Camille has appeared in various historical records and literary works over centuries, often used in French-speaking regions.
Camille Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,299 | #240 |
| 2025 | Boys | 9 | #8,243 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,305 | #239 |
| 2024 | Boys | 5 | #12,349 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,164 | #268 |
| 2023 | Boys | 9 | #8,255 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,295 | #236 |
| 2022 | Boys | 8 | #8,990 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,132 | #280 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6 | #10,799 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,168 | #265 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5 | #12,022 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,270 | #258 |
| 2019 | Boys | 7 | #9,756 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,282 | #253 |
| 2018 | Boys | 6 | #10,760 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,264 | #253 |
| 2017 | Boys | 6 | #10,775 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,308 | #244 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,309 | #247 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,293 | #251 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,326 | #243 |
| 2013 | Boys | 9 | #8,118 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,344 | #237 |
When Was Camille 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.
2012 · Girls
1,344 recorded births
National rank #237
2013 · Girls
1,326 recorded births
National rank #243
2011 · Girls
1,318 recorded births
National rank #241
2015 · Girls
1,309 recorded births
National rank #247
Where Camille 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 Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| LA | #29 | 73 |
| DC | #64 | 10 |
| MA | #142 | 39 |
| NH | #149 | 8 |
| CT | #162 | 19 |
| CA | #169 | 188 |
| AL | #184 | 24 |
| WA | #186 | 39 |