Camden
Camden is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Winding valley or enclosure.
Origin and history
Camden is a surname-derived given name originating from an Old English place name meaning winding valley. While historically and more commonly given to boys, it has seen steady usage for girls in the United States since the late 20th century. Its usage reflects the modern American trend of adopting place names and tailored surname-names for girls.
Popularity in the United States
3,923 babies in the United States have been named Camden since 1880. It ranks #2817 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1337.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.6 %)
- TX (15 %)
- NC (11.3 %)
- GA (10.4 %)
- VA (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 34 |
| 1980-1990 | 104 |
| 1990-2000 | 340 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,367 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,269 |
| 2020-2029 | 799 |
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from Old English roots combined to denote a camp or winding valley, famously associated with Camden Town in London.
- Although more prevalent for boys, Camden has developed consistent contemporary usage for girls in the United States.