Camille
Camille is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Young religious attendant or acolyte.
Origin and history
Camille is derived from the Latin name Camillus, which referred to a youth serving in religious rites. While traditionally masculine in French-speaking countries, it has primarily been used as a feminine name in the United States, though a small number of male births are recorded each year.
Popularity in the United States
1,398 babies in the United States have been named Camille since 1880. It ranks #3320 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1885.
States where it is most popular
- LA (48.1 %)
- ME (33 %)
- MA (14.3 %)
- DC (2.1 %)
- NY (1.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 24 |
| 1910-1920 | 225 |
| 1920-1930 | 310 |
| 1930-1940 | 178 |
| 1940-1950 | 178 |
| 1950-1960 | 115 |
| 1960-1970 | 68 |
| 1970-1980 | 56 |
| 1980-1990 | 80 |
| 1990-2000 | 43 |
| 2000-2010 | 21 |
| 2010-2019 | 41 |
| 2020-2029 | 42 |
Famous people named Camille
- Camille Saint-Saëns: Composer, Pianist
- Camille Flammarion: Astronomer, Author
- Camille Pissarro: Painter, Artist
Fun facts
- While predominantly female in English-speaking regions, Camille remains a well-established unisex name in France.
- The name stems from the ancient Roman cognac 'Camillus', which denoted a youth of noble birth assisting in religious sacrifices.