Total births
106
Girls' name · since 1976
Camera
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 106 babies named Camera, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 106
- total births
- 1976–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
Camera sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 106 recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Camera recorded 106 times among girls since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2006.
- 106 total births
- 1976–2006 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 73% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
106 girls have been named Camera since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2006.
- 106
- total births
- 1976–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
73% of everyone ever named Camera was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
24 babies were named Camera in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Camera's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Camera splits its recorded history at 1994: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1976 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 24 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Camera at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Camera popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2006
- Peak year (1994)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Camera by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Camera's strongest decade.
77 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 73% of all-time use.
Camera births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
77 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 77 births (73% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Camera? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 106 babies named Camera. The most recent recorded year was 2006. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 24 births.
When was Camera most popular? ▼
Camera was most popular in the 1990s decade with 77 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
How long has the name Camera been used? ▼
Camera has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 31 years of data through 2006.
What names are similar to Camera? ▼
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 Camera's data
- Camera's decade-level peak was the 1990s (77 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Camera
Nearby Names Like Camera
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Camera
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
Compare Camera side by side: Camera vs Camila Camera vs Camille Camera vs Cameron
Related Names
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, 1976–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Camera: Baby Name Since 1976 - 106 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/camera. 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 Camera 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.