Camden
Camden: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæmdən/
Meaning and origin of Camden
Root meaning: “enclosure”
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
Etymology
From Old English campas (“enclosure”) + denu (“valley”).
How popular is Camden?
Since 1880, 3,923 girls and 59,178 boys in the U.S. have been named Camden (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1332 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #99 in 2013. In 2025 it ranked #205 for boys, with 1,873 babies given the name.
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Camden FAQ
What does the name Camden mean?
Camden traces back to a root meaning "enclosure". A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage. From Old English campas (“enclosure”) + denu (“valley”).
What is the origin of the name Camden?
Camden is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Camden?
Since 1880, 3,923 girls and 59,178 boys in the U.S. have been named Camden (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1332 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #99 in 2013. In 2025 it ranked #205 for boys, with 1,873 babies given the name.
Is Camden a boy or girl name?
Camden is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 3,923 girls and 59,178 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.