Total births
2,092
Unisex name · since 1975
Kamil
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 2,092 babies named Kamil, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2768
- among boys today
- 2,092
- born since 1975
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Kamil currently ranks #2768 among unisex names in America, with 2,092 babies recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Kamil recorded 2,092 times among boys since 1975, holding rank #2768 nationally today, ahead of 81% of boys, 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 1975 to 2025.
- #2768 among boys today
- 2,092 born since 1975
- 2000s peak decade
- 81% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kamil is currently the #2768 unisex name in America, more common than 81% of boys - 2,092 born since 1975, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2768
- among boys today
- 2,092
- born since 1975
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Kamil vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2768
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 81% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Kamil was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
82 babies were named Kamil in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Kamil compares
2,092 Top 21% higher than 79% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Kamil's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kamil | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,092 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 82 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kamil's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kamil's full recorded timeline at 2000, 70% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 30% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1976, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2006 peak of 82 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kamil at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#2,768
Active since
1975
Kamil popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 82
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Kamil popularity over time - girls
551 total births recorded since 1975 (Kamil as girls' name)
Kamil by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kamil's strongest decade.
673 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Kamil births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 45
1970s
45 births
- 1980s 133
1980s
133 births
- 1990s
1990s
447 births
- 2000s
2000s
673 births
- 2010s
2010s
529 births
- 2020s 265
2020s
265 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 673 births (32% of all-time use).
How Kamil compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kamil's total volume
Kamil vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kamil by state
Where Kamil concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 450 | 21.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 319 | 15.2% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 135 | 6.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 50 | 2.4% |
| #5 | Texas | | 32 | 1.5% |
| #6 | California | | 22 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 18 | 0.9% |
| #8 | Massachusetts | | 12 | 0.6% |
Illinois share of Kamil's total US births 21.5%
Even split
450 of 2,092 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Kamil appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kamil? ▼
2,092 babies have been named Kamil since 1975. It currently ranks #2768 among boys. The peak year was 2006 with 82 births.
When was Kamil most popular? ▼
Kamil was most popular in the 2000s decade with 673 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Kamil most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kamil are Illinois (450 births), New York (319 births), New Jersey (135 births).
Is Kamil a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kamil is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,092 births, and as a girl's name it has 551 births.
How long has the name Kamil been used? ▼
Records for Kamil go back to 1975, giving 51 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kamil? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kameron, Kamden, Kamari, Kamron, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kamil's data
- Kamil's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (673 total births) through the 2020s (265) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Kamils (450 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Kamil
Nearby Names Like Kamil
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kamil
Kameron Boy
#430 39,012 births
Kamden Boy
#628 12,556 births
Kamari Boy
#389 12,545 births
Kamron Boy
#1843 7,260 births
Kamryn Boy
#1192 5,395 births
Compare Kamil side by side: Kamil vs Kameron Kamil vs Kamden Kamil vs Kamari
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kamil
Kylon #2767
1,432 births · Peak 2016
Asante #2769
1,246 births · Peak 1997
Faisal #2766
2,150 births · Peak 2014
Calen #2770
2,494 births · Peak 2011
Nabil #2765
1,961 births · Peak 2015
Bentzion #2771
561 births · Peak 2024
Kamran #2764
2,398 births · Peak 2007
Javonte #2772
3,919 births · Peak 1992
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, 1975–2025 (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. "Kamil: #2768 Unisex Name - 2,092 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kamil. 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 Kamil 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.