Camille
Camille is a unisex name of French origin meaning “young ceremonial attendant.” It ranked #240 in the United States in 2025. One of France's most beloved unisex names, though predominantly feminine in modern usage.
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how do you pronounce Camille?
kah-MEEY
where does the name Camille come from?
The French form of the Latin Camilla and Camillus, used for both girls and boys.
It honors both the sculptor Camille Claudel and the Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro. The name feels artistic, graceful, and timelessly elegant.
how popular is this name?
Camille has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #236 in 2022, and ranked #240 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #240 |
| 2024 | #239 |
| 2023 | #268 |
| 2022 | #236 |
| 2021 | #280 |
| 2020 | #265 |
| 2019 | #258 |
| 2018 | #253 |
| 2017 | #253 |
| 2016 | #244 |
| 2010 | #270 |
| 2000 | #269 |
| 1990 | #243 |
| 1980 | #354 |
| 1970 | #326 |
| 1960 | #437 |
| 1950 | #360 |
| 1940 | #391 |
| 1930 | #545 |
| 1920 | #520 |
| 1910 | #490 |
| 1900 | #494 |
| 1890 | #570 |
| 1880 | #628 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Camille fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Camille?
- Camille Claudel (sculptor and artist)
- Camille Saint-Saëns (Romantic era composer)
what are the nicknames and variants of Camille?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Camille?
what names go well with Camille?
Sibling names that share Camille's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Camille
What does the name Camille mean?
Camille means “young ceremonial attendant”.
What is the origin of the name Camille?
Camille comes from the French naming tradition.
How popular is the name Camille?
Camille ranked #240 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2022, at #236, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Camille a boy or girl name?
Camille is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Camille?
Camille is pronounced kah-MEEY, with 2 syllables.
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