Total births
797
Girls' name · since 1914
Camela
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 797 babies named Camela, peaking in 1963. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 797
- total births
- 1914–2022
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Camela sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 797 recorded since 1914.
Social Security Administration records show Camela recorded 797 times among girls since 1914, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2022.
- 797 total births
- 1914–2022 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
797 girls have been named Camela since 1914, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2022.
- 797
- total births
- 1914–2022
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Camela was born in this single decade.
1963
Single peak year
43 babies were named Camela in 1963 - its busiest year on record.
Camela's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Camela's SSA record in two at 1975 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1914, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1963 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Camela at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1963
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Camela popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2022
- Peak year (1963)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Camela by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Camela's strongest decade.
288 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Camela births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 16
1910s
16 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 65
1950s
65 births
- 1960s
1960s
288 births
- 1970s
1970s
209 births
- 1980s
1980s
129 births
- 1990s 46
1990s
46 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
- 2010s 16
2010s
16 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 288 births (36% of all-time use).
How Camela compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Camela's total volume
Camela vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Camela by state
Where Camela concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 1.5% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Camela's total US births 1.5%
Even split
12 of 797 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Camela? ▼
Camela has been given to 797 babies in the U.S. since 1914, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2022. 43 babies were born in 1963, its single highest year.
When was Camela most popular? ▼
Camela was most popular in the 1960s decade with 288 total births. The single peak year was 1963.
Where is Camela most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Camela are California (12 births), North Carolina (6 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Camela been used? ▼
Camela has been recorded in Social Security data since 1914, spanning 109 years of data through 2022.
What names are similar to Camela? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Camila, Camille, Cameron, Camryn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Camela's data
- Camela's decade-level peak was the 1960s (288 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Camelas (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Camela
Nearby Names Like Camela
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Camela
Camila Girl
#11 123,854 births
Camille Girl
#239 75,722 births
Cameron Girl
#486 32,235 births
Camryn Girl
#456 30,959 births
Camilla Girl
#323 30,276 births
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Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Camela: Baby Name Since 1914 - 797 Births, Peak 1963." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/camela. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Camela draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.