Camille Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Camille has been a top 20 name in France for several decades.

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A Deep Dive

Camille Overview

Meaning

Young ceremonial attendant

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

French

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name “Camillus,” meaning “attendant at a religious ceremony.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/kəˈmil/

Popularity

Camille is cherished in France and has gained traction in other countries. In 2023, Camille ranked #306 for girls and was less common for boys in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Classic, Aesthetic, Popular

Associated Traits

Elegant, refined, artistic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with the Roman mythological figure Camilla, a warrior maiden.

Name Day

July 14 (France)
A Deep Dive

Camille Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Camila, Kamila, Kamille, Camilla, Camilia, Camellia, Camellina

Common Nicknames

Cami, Millie, Cammy, Mila, Mimi, Cam, Milla

Diminutives

Cam, Mil, Camy, Mili, Cams, Mill, Kams

Famous People

  • Camille Saint-Saëns
    (French Composer)
  • Camille Claudel
    (French Sculptor)
  • Camille Paglia
    (American Critic)
  • Camille Pissarro
    (Danish-French Painter)
  • Camille Rowe
    (French-American Model)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Camille Preaker
    ("Sharp Objects," TV Series)
  • Camille Montes
    ("Quantum of Solace," Film)
  • "Camille"
    (1936 Film)
  • Camille
    ("The Camille Chronicles," Novel)
  • Camille Saroyan
    ("Bones," TV Series)

Places

  • Camille Park
    (Oregon, USA)
  • Camille Claudel Museum
    (Nogent-sur-Seine, France)

What Is the Meaning of Camille?

Camille means “perfect” or “attendant at a religious ceremony.” Individuals with this name are often seen as graceful and charming, exuding an aura of elegance and poise.

What Is the Origin of The Name Camille?

The name Camille has its origins in Latin, derived from the name “Camillus,” which means “young ceremonial attendant.” It was later adopted in French and became popular due to its association with noble and refined qualities.

Camille Name Popularity

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

United States flagUnited States#2802021#2352022#2682023
Top 3 Rankings#2352022#2372012#2412011

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Camille

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023268
(-33 from 2022)
1158
(-135 from 2022)
0.06620
2022235
(+45 from 2021)
1293
(+162 from 2021)
0.07211
2021280
(-15 from 2020)
1131
(-37 from 2020)
0.06313
2020265
(-6 from 2019)
1168
(-100 from 2019)
0.06607
2019259
(-6 from 2018)
1268
(-14 from 2018)
0.06911
2018253
No change from 2017
1282
(+19 from 2017)
0.06894
2017253
(-9 from 2016)
1263
(-44 from 2016)
0.06686
2016244
(+2 from 2015)
1307
(-1 from 2015)
0.06751
2015246
(+5 from 2014)
1308
(+15 from 2014)
0.06705
2014251
(-9 from 2013)
1293
(-33 from 2013)
0.06609
2013242
(-5 from 2012)
1326
(-18 from 2012)
0.06879
2012237
(+4 from 2011)
1344
(+26 from 2011)
0.06930
2011241
(+29 from 2010)
1318
(+102 from 2010)
0.06802
2010270
(+17 from 2009)
1216
(+61 from 2009)
0.06202
2009287
(+13 from 2008)
1155
(+47 from 2008)
0.05703
2008300
(+5 from 2007)
1108
(-10 from 2007)
0.05320
2007305
(+1 from 2006)
1118
(+45 from 2006)
0.05282
2006306
(-16 from 2005)
1073
(-66 from 2005)
0.05133
2005290
(-37 from 2004)
1139
(-138 from 2004)
0.05612
2004253
(+3 from 2003)
1277
(+2 from 2003)
0.06329
2003256
(+11 from 2002)
1275
(+88 from 2002)
0.06355
2002267
(-8 from 2001)
1187
(-39 from 2001)
0.06010
2001259
(+10 from 2000)
1226
(+28 from 2000)
0.06189
2000269
(+4 from 1999)
1198
(+47 from 1999)
0.06003
1999273
(+10 from 1998)
1151
(+80 from 1998)
0.05912
1998283
(+3 from 1997)
1071
(+66 from 1997)
0.05525
1997286
(+14 from 1996)
1005
(+55 from 1996)
0.05264
1996300
(-23 from 1995)
950
(-48 from 1995)
0.04955
1995277
(+11 from 1994)
998
(+44 from 1994)
0.05194
1994288
(-15 from 1993)
954
(-59 from 1993)
0.04894
1993273
(-15 from 1992)
1013
(-74 from 1992)
0.05138
1992258
(+4 from 1991)
1087
(+32 from 1991)
0.05422
1991262
(-19 from 1990)
1055
(-115 from 1990)
0.05188
1990243
(+54 from 1989)
1170
(+294 from 1989)
0.05695
1989297
(+11 from 1988)
876
(+70 from 1988)
0.04397
1988308
(+34 from 1987)
806
(+100 from 1987)
0.04191
1987342
(+13 from 1986)
706
(+35 from 1986)
0.03767
1986355
(-28 from 1985)
671
(-56 from 1985)
0.03636
1985327
(+38 from 1984)
727
(+97 from 1984)
0.03938
1984365
(-3 from 1983)
630
(+5 from 1983)
0.03494
1983362
(+7 from 1982)
625
(-6 from 1982)
0.03492
1982369
No change from 1981
631
(-3 from 1981)
0.03478
1981369
(-15 from 1980)
634
(-34 from 1980)
0.03545
1980354
(+17 from 1979)
668
(+57 from 1979)
0.03751
1979371
(+3 from 1978)
611
(+42 from 1978)
0.03546
1978374
(+17 from 1977)
569
(+32 from 1977)
0.03461
1977391
(+10 from 1976)
537
(+31 from 1976)
0.03264
1976401
(+29 from 1975)
506
(+47 from 1975)
0.03219
1975430
(-7 from 1974)
459
No change from 1974
0.02941
1974423
(-52 from 1973)
459
(-108 from 1973)
0.02931
1973371
(+26 from 1972)
567
(+56 from 1972)
0.03648
1972397
(-24 from 1971)
511
(-120 from 1971)
0.03169
1971373
(-47 from 1970)
631
(-191 from 1970)
0.03600
1970326
(-3 from 1969)
822
(+38 from 1969)
0.04487
1969323
(+72 from 1968)
784
(+239 from 1968)
0.04448
1968395
(+23 from 1967)
545
(+43 from 1967)
0.03188
1967418
(+20 from 1966)
502
(+39 from 1966)
0.02924
1966438
(+12 from 1965)
463
(+13 from 1965)
0.02637
1965450
(+3 from 1964)
450
(-19 from 1964)
0.02462
1964453
(-14 from 1963)
469
(-18 from 1963)
0.02396
1963439
(-7 from 1962)
487
(-20 from 1962)
0.02450
1962432
(-11 from 1961)
507
(-33 from 1961)
0.02501
1961421
(+16 from 1960)
540
(+43 from 1960)
0.02600
1960437
(-34 from 1959)
497
(-47 from 1959)
0.02390
1959403
(-10 from 1958)
544
(+1 from 1958)
0.02617
1958393
(+22 from 1957)
543
(+42 from 1957)
0.02629
1957415
(-10 from 1956)
501
(+1 from 1956)
0.02388
1956405
(-13 from 1955)
500
(-5 from 1955)
0.02428
1955392
(+5 from 1954)
505
(+29 from 1954)
0.02519
1954397
(-11 from 1953)
476
(-6 from 1953)
0.02391
1953386
(+28 from 1952)
482
(+66 from 1952)
0.02498
1952414
(-21 from 1951)
416
(-21 from 1951)
0.02187
1951393
(-33 from 1950)
437
(-43 from 1950)
0.02366
1950360
(-13 from 1949)
480
(-21 from 1949)
0.02730
1949347
(+12 from 1948)
501
(+30 from 1948)
0.02854
1948359
(-6 from 1947)
471
(-43 from 1947)
0.02703
1947353
(-32 from 1946)
514
(-30 from 1946)
0.02827
1946321
(+40 from 1945)
544
(+171 from 1945)
0.03373
1945361
(-55 from 1944)
373
(-108 from 1944)
0.02771
1944306
(-8 from 1943)
481
(-65 from 1943)
0.03520
1943298
(+27 from 1942)
546
(+96 from 1942)
0.03804
1942325
(+28 from 1941)
450
(+101 from 1941)
0.03236
1941353
(+38 from 1940)
349
(+52 from 1940)
0.02801
1940391
(-42 from 1939)
297
(-39 from 1939)
0.02514
1939349
(+30 from 1938)
336
(+29 from 1938)
0.02963
1938379
(+5 from 1937)
307
(+22 from 1937)
0.02690
1937384
(+72 from 1936)
285
(+88 from 1936)
0.02587
1936456
(+30 from 1935)
197
(+29 from 1935)
0.01828
1935486
(+16 from 1934)
168
(+4 from 1934)
0.01546
1934502
(+14 from 1933)
164
(+13 from 1933)
0.01515
1933516
(-10 from 1932)
151
(-15 from 1932)
0.01444
1932506
(+4 from 1931)
166
(+4 from 1931)
0.01501
1931510
(+35 from 1930)
162
(+7 from 1930)
0.01468
1930545
(+21 from 1929)
155
(+9 from 1929)
0.01329
1929566
(-50 from 1928)
146
(-35 from 1928)
0.01261
1928516
(+88 from 1927)
181
(+43 from 1927)
0.01514
1927604
(-18 from 1926)
138
(-8 from 1926)
0.01116
1926586
(+3 from 1925)
146
(-4 from 1925)
0.01187
1925589
(-41 from 1924)
150
(-26 from 1924)
0.01188
1924548
(-5 from 1923)
176
(+1 from 1923)
0.01358
1923543
(+18 from 1922)
175
(+13 from 1922)
0.01397
1922561
(+24 from 1921)
162
(+9 from 1921)
0.01299
1921585
(-65 from 1920)
153
(-29 from 1920)
0.01196
1920520
(+36 from 1919)
182
(+29 from 1919)
0.01463
1919556
(-73 from 1918)
153
(-43 from 1918)
0.01303
1918483
(+29 from 1917)
196
(+28 from 1917)
0.01630
1917512
(-42 from 1916)
168
(-15 from 1916)
0.01495
1916470
(+9 from 1915)
183
(+18 from 1915)
0.01686
1915479
(+47 from 1914)
165
(+54 from 1914)
0.01612
1914526
(-42 from 1913)
111
(+1 from 1913)
0.01393
1913484
(+13 from 1912)
110
(+18 from 1912)
0.01680
1912497
(-14 from 1911)
92
(+19 from 1911)
0.01568
1911483
(+7 from 1910)
73
(+4 from 1910)
0.01652
1910490
(-34 from 1909)
69
(+2 from 1909)
0.01645
1909456
No change from 1908
67
(+5 from 1908)
0.01820
1908456
(-22 from 1907)
62
(-5 from 1907)
0.01749
1907434
(+188 from 1906)
67
(+34 from 1906)
0.01986
1906622
(-22 from 1905)
33
(-1 from 1905)
0.01053
1905600
(-137 from 1904)
34
(-16 from 1904)
0.01097
1904463
(+29 from 1903)
50
(+8 from 1903)
0.01710
1903492
(+26 from 1902)
42
(+4 from 1902)
0.01510
1902518
(+12 from 1901)
38
(+5 from 1901)
0.01356
1901530
(-36 from 1900)
33
(-14 from 1900)
0.01298
1900494
(-14 from 1899)
47
(+10 from 1899)
0.01479
1899480
(+1 from 1898)
37
(-4 from 1898)
0.01495
1898481
(+113 from 1897)
41
(+15 from 1897)
0.01496
1897594
No change from 1896
26
(-1 from 1896)
0.01047
1896594
(-81 from 1895)
27
(-6 from 1895)
0.01071
1895513
(-56 from 1894)
33
(-4 from 1894)
0.01335
1894457
(+55 from 1893)
37
(+8 from 1893)
0.01568
1893512
(+67 from 1892)
29
(+6 from 1892)
0.01288
1892579
(-38 from 1891)
23
No change from 1891
0.01023
1891541
(+29 from 1890)
23
(+2 from 1890)
0.01170
1890570
(-3 from 1889)
21
(+1 from 1889)
0.01041
1889567
(+69 from 1888)
20
(+4 from 1888)
0.01057
1888636
(+224 from 1887)
16
(+8 from 1887)
0.00845
1887860
(-369 from 1886)
8
(-12 from 1886)
0.00515
1886491
(+29 from 1885)
20
(+3 from 1885)
0.01301
1885520
(+331 from 1884)
17
(+10 from 1884)
0.01198
1884851
(-272 from 1883)
7
(-4 from 1883)
0.00509
1883579
(+161 from 1882)
11
(+4 from 1882)
0.00916
1882740
(-249 from 1881)
7
(-5 from 1881)
0.00605
1881491
(+137 from 1880)
12
(+4 from 1880)
0.01214
1880628
First SSA data recorded
8
First SSA data recorded
0.00820

American States Popularity Rankings for Camille

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

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2282021#2232022#2632023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3502021#3742022#3572023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3042021#2142022#2742023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2972021#2472022#4552023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#232021#232022#232023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4532021#2552022#2882023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3832021#2292022#2762023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3002021#2652022#2472023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3842021#3952022#2232023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3522021#4062022#3232023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3952021#3422022#4222023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2082021#2192022#2402023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1562021#1522022#1362023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2292021#2462022#2712023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2652021#3012022#2802023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2602021#2282022#3162023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4572021#3152022#3082023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3302021#1972022#2742023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3032021#2512022#1992023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3562021#2342022#3702023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2492021#2772022#3262023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2992021#2872022#4312023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5492021#5922022#4222023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1442021#1662022#1932023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3132021#3392022#2782023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3582021#3332022#2682023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3572018#2602020#3962023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3462021#1682022#2022023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2322021#2312022#4032023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#972020#1542022#672023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1552021#4232022#4682023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2952021#2712022#2272023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2412020#3412022#2352023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3442021#3262022#4342023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4902021#2242022#3512023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2902021#2702022#5902023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3502021#2452022#2652023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3522021#2832022#5082023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1542020#1042021#1212022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2252019#3662022#3582023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1882020#1842022#1392023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2212018#2202020#2042023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1252002#1942005#1982022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1162003#1492011#1522012

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2222009#2202014#2292015

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#992012#1302013#1932020

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1922017#1312021#1842023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3442011#3082013#3542016

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1801969#1651997#1192012

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#892019

Popularity Rankings for Camille in other Countries and American Territories

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

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#122020#62021#122022

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#131999#402001

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#292020#292021#332022

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#332020#392021#512022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#1482020#1332021#1032022

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#2332015#2642017#2432021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3402021#2552022#2722023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3471988#3341990#4131991

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4831996#4802004#4422021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7032019#6172020#5552021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7342014

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8342020#7642021#7472022

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

Is Camille a Name for Boys or Girls?

While Camille is widely used for girls, in some cultures, it can also be a male name, demonstrating its versatility.

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

Camille in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Camille Saint-Saëns (Composer, 1835–1921): A French composer and musician renowned for his contributions to classical music, including "The Carnival of the Animals."
  • Camille Claudel (Sculptor, 1864–1943): A French sculptor who created many notable works and was a significant figure in the art world of her time.
  • Camille Paglia (Critic, born 1947): An American cultural critic, academic, and author known for her provocative works on art and culture.
  • Camille Pissarro (Painter, 1830–1903): A Danish-French painter and a pivotal figure in the Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist movements.
  • Camille Rowe (Model, born 1990): A French-American model and actress who has appeared on the covers of major fashion magazines and in film.
  • Camille Guaty (Actress, born 1976): An American actress who has starred in numerous television series and films.
  • Camille Muffat (Swimmer, 1989–2015): A French Olympic swimmer who won multiple medals, including gold at the 2012 London Olympics.
  • Camille Preaker ("Sharp Objects," 2018 TV Series): A troubled journalist who returns to her hometown to cover a series of murders.
  • Camille Montes ("Quantum of Solace," 2008 Film): A Bolivian secret agent who teams up with James Bond to take down a mutual enemy.
  • "Camille" (1936 Film): A romantic drama about a Parisian courtesan who sacrifices everything for love.
  • Camille ("The Camille Chronicles," 2017 Novel): Follows the life of a young woman navigating love and betrayal.
  • Camille Saroyan ("Bones," 2005 TV Series): A forensic pathologist and head of the Jeffersonian Institute's forensic division.
  • "Camille's Secret" (2012 Song): A haunting ballad that tells the story of a woman named Camille and her hidden past.
  • Camille ("Camille's Quest," 2015 Video Game): An adventurous heroine who embarks on a quest to save her kingdom.
  • Camille Lake (Saskatchewan, Canada): A lake located in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, offering fishing and boating activities.
  • Camille Park (Oregon, USA): A park in Beaverton, featuring walking trails, playgrounds, and sports facilities.
  • Camille Street (California, USA): A residential street in the city of Los Angeles, situated in a quiet neighborhood.
  • Camille Pissarro Park (Paris, France): A public park in Paris named after the famous impressionist painter, featuring gardens and sculptures.
  • Camille Mountain (Haute-Savoie, France): A mountain in the French Alps, popular for hiking and skiing.
  • Camille Claudel Museum (Nogent-sur-Seine, France): A museum dedicated to the life and works of the sculptor Camille Claudel, located in her hometown.

Similar Names to Camille

Sibling Names for Camille