Total births
992
Girls' name · since 1925
Camile
Camile has 992 recorded births since 1925 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7649
- among girls today
- 992
- born since 1925
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 57%
- more common than other girls
Camile currently ranks #7649 among girls' names in America, with 992 babies recorded since 1925.
Social Security Administration records show Camile recorded 992 times among girls since 1925, holding rank #7649 nationally today, ahead of 57% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1925 to 2025.
- #7649 among girls today
- 992 born since 1925
- 2000s peak decade
- 57% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Camile is currently the #7649 girls' name in America, more common than 57% of girls - 992 born since 1925, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7649
- among girls today
- 992
- born since 1925
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 57%
- more common than other girls
Camile vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7649
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 57% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Camile was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
32 babies were named Camile in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
How Camile compares
992 Top 32% higher than 68% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Camile's all-time total is 160% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Camile | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 992 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 48 | 19,840 |
Camile's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Camile's full recorded timeline at 1989, 63% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 37% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1925, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1991 peak of 32 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Camile at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1991
Current rank
#7,649
Active since
1925
Camile popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1925–2025
- Peak year (1991)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 101 years of records
Camile popularity over time - boys
33 total births recorded since 1917 (Camile as boys' name)
Camile by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Camile's strongest decade.
207 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Camile births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1940s 16
1940s
16 births
- 1950s 29
1950s
29 births
- 1960s 75
1960s
75 births
- 1970s
1970s
99 births
- 1980s
1980s
164 births
- 1990s
1990s
164 births
- 2000s
2000s
207 births
- 2010s
2010s
171 births
- 2020s 62
2020s
62 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 207 births (21% of all-time use).
How Camile 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 Camile's total volume
Camile vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Camile by state
Where Camile concentrates geographically, total births since 1925
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 48 | 4.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 15 | 1.5% |
California share of Camile's total US births 4.8%
Even split
48 of 992 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Camile? ▼
Since 1925, Social Security records show 992 babies named Camile. Today it holds rank #7649 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 32 births.
When was Camile most popular? ▼
Camile was most popular in the 2000s decade with 207 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Camile most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Camile are California (48 births), New York (15 births).
How long has the name Camile been used? ▼
Camile has been recorded in Social Security data since 1925, spanning 101 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Camile? ▼
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 Camile's data
- Camile's decade-level peak was the 2000s (207 total births); usage has since declined to 62 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Camiles (48 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 Camile
Nearby Names Like Camile
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Camile
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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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, 1925–2025 (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. "Camile: #7649 Girls' Name - 992 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/camile. 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 Camile 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.