Declining since 2018, #3,975 for girls today.
Popularity of Kambri since 1989
Babies named Kambri per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 56 |
| 2000s | 224 |
| 2010s | 579 |
| 2020s | 246 |
Meaning & origin
Kambri entered U.S. baby name records in 1989, but it remained obscure for decades. Its peak came in 2017, when it ranked about 3,975th. Since 2018, its use has been slowly declining, reflecting a trajectory of falling popularity that mirrors many modern feminine coinages ending in '-bri'. The name has been most popular in West Virginia and Oklahoma, two states where creative naming conventions often flourish. With a 1-in-44,646 usage rate, Kambri remains a distinctive choice, likely inspired by the melodic '-bri' element seen in established names like Aubrey and Kebree. While its meaning is uncertain, its appeal lies in its novelty and phonetic charm.
Kambri is a 20th-century coinage, likely formed from the fashionable '-bri' ending reminiscent of names like Aubrey or Kimberly, possibly influenced by the name Cambria. It has no established meaning before its modern use.
Where Kambri is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kam, Bri, Kamby
Sibling names for Kambri
Names that share Kambri's style, for a brother or sister.
