Camden
Camden is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Winding valley or enclosed valley.
Origin and history
Camden is an English name derived from a surname and placename meaning winding valley. It grew steadily in usage during the late 20th and early 21st centuries in the United States. Today, it is a well-established modern classic for boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
59,178 babies in the United States have been named Camden since 1880. It ranks #452 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #183.
States where it is most popular
- TX (6.9 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
- CA (5.4 %)
- NC (5 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 33 |
| 1930-1940 | 9 |
| 1940-1950 | 25 |
| 1950-1960 | 33 |
| 1960-1970 | 60 |
| 1970-1980 | 103 |
| 1980-1990 | 507 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,417 |
| 2000-2010 | 14,126 |
| 2010-2019 | 29,715 |
| 2020-2029 | 12,139 |
Famous people named Camden
- Camden Woodall: Athlete, Soccer Player
Nicknames
Cam, Cami
Fun facts
- The name originates from Old English words 'camp' (enclosure or field) and 'denu' (valley), referring to several locations in England.
- Camden entered mainstream American naming trends alongside other popular habitational surnames like Landon and Paxton.