Camilo Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: On average, 1 in every 4107 baby boys were born with the name Camilo in 2021.

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A Deep Dive

Camilo Overview

Meaning

Helper to the priest, noble

Gender

Boy

Origin

Spanish

Etymology

Evolved from the Latin name “Camillus,” used in ancient Rome, meaning “attendant” or “helper to the priest”.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/kəˈmiloʊ/

Popularity

Camilo is notably used in Spanish-speaking countries like Chile and Colombia, and has gained attention in the USA. In 2023, it ranked #481 for boys in the United States​.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Exotic, Cool, Uncommon

Associated Traits

Brave, charismatic, dependable, loyal

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Associated with St. Camillus de Lellis, a patron saint of the sick​.

Name Day

July 14th
A Deep Dive

Camilo Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Camille, Camillus, Camilla, Kamilo, Kamila, Kamil, Comillo​

Common Nicknames

Cami, Milo, Cam, Camo, Millo​

Diminutives

Cami, Milo, Camy, Mil​

Famous People

  • Camilo Sesto
    (Spanish Singer)
  • Camilo Villegas
    (Colombian Golfer)
  • Camilo José Cela
    (Spanish Writer)
  • Camilo Cienfuegos
    (Cuban Revolutionary)
  • Camilo Santana
    (Brazilian Politician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Camilo Madrigal
    ("Encanto," Film)
  • "Camilo"
    (Song)
  • "El Camilo"
    ("La Casa de Papel," TV Series)
  • Camilo Valdez
    ("One Day at a Time," TV Series)

Places

  • Camilo Cienfuegos Village
    (Villa Clara, Cuba)

What Is the Meaning of Camilo?

Camilo means “helper to the priest” and “noble.” This name conveys a sense of service and honor.

What Is the Origin of The Name Camilo?

The name Camilo has Spanish origins and is derived from the Latin name “Camillus.”

Camilo Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Camilo in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#6122021#4502022#4812023
Top 3 Rankings#4502022#4812023#6122021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Camilo

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023481
(-31 from 2022)
626
(-56 from 2022)
0.03419
2022450
(+162 from 2021)
682
(+228 from 2021)
0.03641
2021612
(+263 from 2020)
454
(+196 from 2020)
0.02423
2020875
(-8 from 2019)
258
(+2 from 2019)
0.01395
2019867
(+90 from 2018)
256
(+40 from 2018)
0.01332
2018957
(-24 from 2017)
216
(-8 from 2017)
0.01111
2017933
(+56 from 2016)
224
(+18 from 2016)
0.01132
2016989
(-38 from 2015)
206
(-11 from 2015)
0.01017
2015951
(+17 from 2014)
217
No change from 2014
0.01061
2014968
(+31 from 2013)
217
(+21 from 2013)
0.01059
2013999
(-160 from 2012)
196
(-62 from 2012)
0.00970
2012839
(+158 from 2011)
258
(+64 from 2011)
0.01271
2011997
(+7 from 2010)
194
(-1 from 2010)
0.00955
20101004
(-104 from 2009)
195
(-34 from 2009)
0.00949
2009900
(+253 from 2008)
229
(+72 from 2008)
0.01080
20081153
(-15 from 2007)
157
No change from 2007
0.00720
20071138
(-37 from 2006)
157
(-2 from 2006)
0.00709
20061101
(-2 from 2005)
159
(+9 from 2005)
0.00725
20051099
(-65 from 2004)
150
(-8 from 2004)
0.00705
20041034
(+227 from 2003)
158
(+44 from 2003)
0.00748
20031261
(+96 from 2002)
114
(+17 from 2002)
0.00543
20021357
(-141 from 2001)
97
(-13 from 2001)
0.00469
20011216
(+298 from 2000)
110
(+31 from 2000)
0.00532
20001514
(+17 from 1999)
79
(+6 from 1999)
0.00378
19991531
(-66 from 1998)
73
(-3 from 1998)
0.00358
19981465
(+21 from 1997)
76
(+5 from 1997)
0.00375
19971486
(-73 from 1996)
71
(-3 from 1996)
0.00355
19961413
(+95 from 1995)
74
(+11 from 1995)
0.00369
19951508
(+36 from 1994)
63
(+3 from 1994)
0.00313
19941544
(-84 from 1993)
60
(-4 from 1993)
0.00294
19931460
(-109 from 1992)
64
(-6 from 1992)
0.00310
19921351
(+264 from 1991)
70
(+18 from 1991)
0.00333
19911615
(-427 from 1990)
52
(-32 from 1990)
0.00245
19901188
(+204 from 1989)
84
(+22 from 1989)
0.00390
19891392
(+58 from 1988)
62
(+9 from 1988)
0.00296
19881450
(-154 from 1987)
53
(-4 from 1987)
0.00265
19871296
(+106 from 1986)
57
(+7 from 1986)
0.00292
19861402
(-120 from 1985)
50
(-6 from 1985)
0.00260
19851282
(-108 from 1984)
56
(-4 from 1984)
0.00291
19841174
(+201 from 1983)
60
(+14 from 1983)
0.00320
19831375
(+164 from 1982)
46
(+6 from 1982)
0.00247
19821539
(+157 from 1981)
40
(+6 from 1981)
0.00212
19811696
(-306 from 1980)
34
(-12 from 1980)
0.00183
19801390
(+553 from 1979)
46
(+19 from 1979)
0.00248
19791943
(-109 from 1978)
27
(-1 from 1978)
0.00151
19781834
(-321 from 1977)
28
(-9 from 1977)
0.00164
19771513
(+28 from 1976)
37
(+2 from 1976)
0.00216
19761541
(+343 from 1975)
35
(+10 from 1975)
0.00214
19751884
(-475 from 1974)
25
(-12 from 1974)
0.00154
19741409
(+372 from 1973)
37
(+12 from 1973)
0.00227
19731781
(+147 from 1972)
25
(+3 from 1972)
0.00155
19721928
(-434 from 1971)
22
(-11 from 1971)
0.00131
19711494
(+122 from 1970)
33
(+5 from 1970)
0.00182
19701616
(+360 from 1969)
28
(+10 from 1969)
0.00147
19691976
(-363 from 1968)
18
(-6 from 1968)
0.00098
19681613
(-106 from 1967)
24
(-2 from 1967)
0.00135
19671507
(+709 from 1966)
26
(+13 from 1966)
0.00146
19662216
(-298 from 1965)
13
(-4 from 1965)
0.00072
19651918
(-218 from 1964)
17
(-5 from 1964)
0.00090
19641700
(+599 from 1963)
22
(+9 from 1963)
0.00109
19632299
(-180 from 1962)
13
(-2 from 1962)
0.00063
19622119
(-245 from 1961)
15
(-4 from 1961)
0.00071
19611874
(-474 from 1960)
19
(-13 from 1960)
0.00088
19601400
(+799 from 1959)
32
(+18 from 1959)
0.00148
19592199
(-523 from 1958)
14
(-8 from 1958)
0.00065
19581676
(+514 from 1957)
22
(+8 from 1957)
0.00102
19572190
(-425 from 1956)
14
(-6 from 1956)
0.00064
19561765
(+376 from 1955)
20
(+6 from 1955)
0.00093
19552141
(-27 from 1954)
14
No change from 1954
0.00067
19542114
(-522 from 1953)
14
(-9 from 1953)
0.00068
19531592
(+158 from 1952)
23
(+4 from 1952)
0.00115
19521750
(+617 from 1951)
19
(+8 from 1951)
0.00096
19512367
(-666 from 1950)
11
(-8 from 1950)
0.00058
19501701
(+320 from 1949)
19
(+5 from 1949)
0.00104
19492021
(-319 from 1948)
14
(-5 from 1948)
0.00078
19481702
(+31 from 1947)
19
No change from 1947
0.00107
19471733
(+297 from 1946)
19
(+6 from 1946)
0.00102
19462030
(+363 from 1945)
13
(+4 from 1945)
0.00079
19452393
(-198 from 1944)
9
(-2 from 1944)
0.00066
19442195
(-495 from 1943)
11
(-7 from 1943)
0.00079
19431700
(+98 from 1942)
18
(+2 from 1942)
0.00124
19421798
(+693 from 1941)
16
(+7 from 1941)
0.00114
19412491
(-508 from 1940)
9
(-4 from 1940)
0.00072
19401983
(+846 from 1939)
13
(+6 from 1939)
0.00110
19392829
(-644 from 1938)
7
(-4 from 1938)
0.00062
19382185
(+13 from 1937)
11
No change from 1937
0.00097
19372198
(-327 from 1936)
11
(-3 from 1936)
0.00101
19361871
(-114 from 1935)
14
(-2 from 1935)
0.00132
19351757
(+635 from 1934)
16
(+6 from 1934)
0.00150
19342392
(-23 from 1933)
10
No change from 1933
0.00094
19332369
(-653 from 1932)
10
(-8 from 1932)
0.00098
19321716
(+385 from 1931)
18
(+5 from 1931)
0.00168
19312101
(-605 from 1930)
13
(-11 from 1930)
0.00122
19301496
(+352 from 1929)
24
(+7 from 1929)
0.00212
19291848
(-26 from 1928)
17
(-1 from 1928)
0.00153
19281822
(-26 from 1927)
18
(-1 from 1927)
0.00158
19271796
(+390 from 1926)
19
(+5 from 1926)
0.00164
19262186
(-507 from 1925)
14
(-7 from 1925)
0.00122
19251679
(+364 from 1924)
21
(+5 from 1924)
0.00182
19242043
(+729 from 1923)
16
(+6 from 1923)
0.00137
19232772
(-820 from 1922)
10
(-7 from 1922)
0.00088
19221952
(-249 from 1921)
17
(-4 from 1921)
0.00151
19211703
(+900 from 1920)
21
(+10 from 1920)
0.00185
19202603
(-218 from 1919)
11
(-1 from 1919)
0.00100
19192385
(-675 from 1918)
12
(-8 from 1918)
0.00118
19181710
(+276 from 1917)
20
(+5 from 1917)
0.00191
19171986
(-37 from 1916)
15
No change from 1916
0.00156
19161949
(+122 from 1915)
15
(+2 from 1915)
0.00162
19152071
(-631 from 1909)
13
(+8 from 1909)
0.00148
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19091440
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00283
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Camilo

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3892021#2702022#2892023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4502021#3072022#3242023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3962021#2632022#3732023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5172021#5252022#4622023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4682021#3392022#5212023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4272021#3702022#3332023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4182021#3132022#4892023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#8452021#5782022#6202023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5682021#5992022#9552023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#7422021#4142022#6032023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#6262021#7882022#4692023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#7612021#7782022#5562023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#7212021#5462022#5692023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3302021#4532022#2892023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#6572021#5542022#5232023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#8642021#9162022#7992023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2922022#2192023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#11652021#9212022#8282023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#8212021#7472022#6012023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#8772010#9512021#6082022

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#7792015#4822023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4362022#5502023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5832022#4222023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7542022#6432023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4182022

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#10462021#10442023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4942023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6242023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4492023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#13162023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7072023

Popularity Rankings for Camilo in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#432013#392014#372015

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#652021#732022#752023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#752019#852020#872021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#772021#1342022#1622023

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#3702020#3462021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#5312020#4192021#9442022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4961984

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#8022020#9122021#10172022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#9402008#9722016#9242018

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Camilo a Name for Boys or Girls?

Camilo is traditionally a boy’s name, reflecting its historical and cultural roots in Spanish and Latin American communities.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Camilo

Camilo in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Camilo Sesto (Singer, 1946–2019): A Spanish singer and songwriter who became an icon of romantic ballads in the 1970s and 1980s.
  • Camilo Villegas (Golfer, 1982): A Colombian professional golfer who has won several PGA Tour events.
  • Camilo José Cela (Writer, 1916–2002): A Nobel Prize-winning Spanish author known for his novel "The Family of Pascual Duarte."
  • Camilo Cienfuegos (Revolutionary, 1932–1959): A Cuban revolutionary who played a key role in the Cuban Revolution.
  • Camilo Santana (Politician, 1968): A Brazilian politician who served as the Governor of Ceará.
  • Camilo Madrigal ("Encanto," 2021 Film): A character in the Disney animated film who has the magical ability to shapeshift.
  • "Camilo" (2020 Song by Camilo): A hit song by the Colombian singer-songwriter that showcases his unique musical style.
  • "El Camilo" ("La Casa de Papel," 2017 TV Series): A code name used by one of the heist team members in the popular Spanish series.
  • Camilo Valdez ("One Day at a Time," 2017 TV Series): A recurring character in the sitcom about a Cuban-American family.
  • Camilo Cienfuegos Village (Villa Clara, Cuba): A village and popular council named after the Cuban revolutionary, located in Santa Clara, Villa Clara Province, known for its historical significance and local community activities .

Similar Names to Camilo

  • Camillus
  • Kamilo
  • Comillo
  • Kamillo

Sibling Names for Camilo

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