Declining since 2013, #3,249 for girls today.
Popularity of Kambree since 1988
Babies named Kambree per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 472 |
| 2010s | 903 |
| 2020s | 291 |
Meaning & origin
Kambree is a modern American name that first entered the U.S. Social Security records in 1988. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when it reached its highest rank. Since then, its usage has been falling, reflective of a broader trend away from creatively spelled names that surged in the 2000s and early 2010s. In 2025, Kambree ranked 3,249th nationally, with about 1 in every 33,485 babies receiving the name. The name has seen the most adoption in Oklahoma and Tennessee, indicating a regional concentration in the South and Midwest. Parents drawn to Kambree often favor similar-sounding, modern names with the -ee ending, such as Kinsley, Everly, and Bentley, matching the stylistic preference for soft, feminine sounds in contemporary American naming. While its etymology is uncertain, Kambree exemplifies the trend of inventive, phonetic names that emerged from the modern English naming tradition.
Kambree first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1988, likely as a creative respelling or blend of existing names. It may draw from Kameron (itself a variant of Cameron, meaning 'crooked nose' in Scottish Gaelic) and the popular suffix -bree (as in Aubree, Keeley, or Bree). The name grew in use during the 1990s and 2000s, peaking in 2013. It is primarily given to girls in the United States.
Where Kambree is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kam, Bree, Kami
Sibling names for Kambree
Names that share Kambree's style, for a brother or sister.
