Camille
Camille: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Camille
Root meaning: “Camilla”
- A unisex given name from French.
Etymology
From French Camille (“Camilla”). Doublet of Camilla.
How popular is Camille?
Since 1880, 75,722 girls and 1,398 boys in the U.S. have been named Camille (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #237 in 2012. Its highest rank for boys was #855 in 1882. In 2025 it ranked #240 for girls, with 1,308 babies given the name.
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Camille FAQ
What does the name Camille mean?
Camille traces back to a root meaning "Camilla". A unisex given name from French. From French Camille (“Camilla”). Doublet of Camilla.
What is the origin of the name Camille?
Camille is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Camille?
Since 1880, 75,722 girls and 1,398 boys in the U.S. have been named Camille (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #237 in 2012. Its highest rank for boys was #855 in 1882. In 2025 it ranked #240 for girls, with 1,308 babies given the name.
Is Camille a boy or girl name?
Camille is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 75,722 girls and 1,398 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.