Campbell
Campbell is a girl's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Crooked mouth or wry mouth.
Origin and history
Campbell is a unisex name derived from a Scottish Gaelic surname meaning crooked mouth. Historically a surname associated with a prominent Scottish clan, it gained popularity in the United States as a given name following the surname-as-first-name trend. It sees steady modern usage for girls, ranking among the top 1,000 U.S. female names in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
7,300 babies in the United States have been named Campbell since 1880. It ranks #1971 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #936.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.7 %)
- NC (7.3 %)
- TN (6.4 %)
- VA (6.2 %)
- CA (6.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 250 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,957 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,522 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,566 |
Famous people named Campbell
- Campbell Brown: Journalist, News Anchor
Nicknames
Cam, Cami
Fun facts
- The surname stems from the Gaelic compound words cam (crooked/bent) and béal (mouth).
- Historically, Clan Campbell was one of the largest and most powerful clans in the Scottish Highlands.