Camille

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Attendant; Helper

Background: The name Camille originates from the French name 'Camille,' which derived from the Latin 'Camilla,' a term for a young ceremonial attendant. The Latin word 'camillus' refers to a youth serving in religious functions, emphasizing the role of an attendant or helper.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#458
Total births
75,799
Most popular decade
2010s (38,904 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+12 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

1.8% male 98.2% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1882
First year births
6
First year rank
#837
Peak year
1915
Peak year births
40
Peak rank
#996
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#12,301

Female

First year
1880
First year births
8
First year rank
#628
Peak year
2012
Peak year births
1,344
Peak rank
#237
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
1,301
Recent rank
#239

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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