Declining since 2019, #361 for girls today.
Popularity of Camilla since 1880
Babies named Camilla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 133 |
| 1890s | 255 |
| 1900s | 343 |
| 1910s | 991 |
| 1920s | 1,277 |
| 1930s | 1,084 |
| 1940s | 1,441 |
| 1950s | 1,354 |
| 1960s | 1,572 |
| 1970s | 1,233 |
| 1980s | 1,188 |
| 1990s | 1,408 |
| 2000s | 3,198 |
| 2010s | 8,840 |
| 2020s | 5,959 |
Meaning & origin
Camilla has steadily gained popularity over the past century, peaking in 2019 before beginning a gradual decline. As of 2025 it ranks 361st, with roughly one in every 1,898 baby girls receiving the name. Its highest frequency occurs in Delaware, New Mexico, and Idaho, reflecting a broader appeal across diverse regions. The name carries a classic Roman heritage yet feels modern and elegant, appealing to parents seeking a refined alternative to more common choices like Amelia or Isabella.
Camilla is the feminine form of the ancient Roman family name Camillus, which referred to a young acolyte in religious ceremonies. The name was revived in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, influenced by literature and royalty. In Roman mythology, Camilla was a swift-footed warrior maiden in Virgil's Aeneid.
Where Camilla is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Camilla” around the world
Where Camilla lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
40
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cammie, Milla, Milly, Cami
Variants: Camila
Sibling names for Camilla
Names that share Camilla's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Isabella, Sophia, Amelia, Charlotte, Eleanor, Brynlee, Serena, Melia, Silvana, Adessa, Anella, Annella, Precilla, Annaleigha, Camala, Corrinna, Costella, Emmalynne, Allyssia, Accalia, Arielly, Cardelia, Countess, Drucella, Etrulia, Lilliona, Mosella, Sarissa, Verginia
Brothers: Julian, Sebastian, Alexander, Oliver, Henry, Romulus, Cyprian, Mathayus
Names like Camilla
Names whose popularity has moved with Camilla's over the last 50 years.
