Rising since 2007, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Camp since 2005
Babies named Camp per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 72 |
| 2020s | 92 |
Meaning & origin
Camp is a rare modern given name that entered the U.S. baby name charts in 2005. As of 2025, it ranks 4249th, with about 1 in 71,170 boys receiving the name each year. Its popularity has been steadily rising since 2007, and it achieved its highest rank ever in 2025. The name is almost certainly a modern coinage derived from the English surname Camp or directly from the common noun "camp." Unlike many surname-based first names that have centuries of use, Camp has no recorded history as a given name before the 21st century. It has not yet been associated with any top states or notable famous bearers, making it a truly novel choice for parents seeking a distinctive, straightforward name.
Camp first appears as a given name in the United States in 2005. It is almost certainly derived from the English surname Camp, which in turn comes from the Old French "campe" (battlefield, field) or from the Middle English "camp" meaning "contest" or "battle." The name may also be inspired by the word "camp" as in a recreational camp. Given its very recent emergence as a first name, it is best classified as a modern coinage rather than a name with deep historical roots.
Sibling names for Camp
Names that share Camp's style, for a brother or sister.
