Camilla
Camilla is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
A young religious or ceremonial attendant.
Origin and history
Camilla is a feminine given name of Latin origin, historically referring to a young ceremonial attendant in ancient Roman tradition. It gained mythological fame via Virgil's Aeneid as the swift warrior queen of the Volscians. In the United States, the name has seen a steady rise in usage in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
30,276 babies in the United States have been named Camilla since 1880. It ranks #824 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #315.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.7 %)
- TX (12.9 %)
- NY (7.6 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 133 |
| 1890-1900 | 255 |
| 1900-1910 | 343 |
| 1910-1920 | 991 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,277 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,084 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,441 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,354 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,572 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,233 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,188 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,408 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,198 |
| 2010-2019 | 8,840 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,959 |
Famous people named Camilla
- Camilla Belle: Actress
- Camilla Luddington: Actress
Nicknames
Cami, Millie, Milla
Fun facts
- In Virgil's epic poem the Aeneid, Camilla was a formidable warrior maiden who led the Volsci.
- The name is closely related to the French spelling Camila and the Italian Camilla.