Declining since 2018, #2,719 for girls today.
Popularity of Kambrie since 1986
Babies named Kambrie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 253 |
| 2010s | 638 |
| 2020s | 275 |
Meaning & origin
Kambrie first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1986, a product of the late 20th-century trend toward inventive, phonetically spelled names. It reached its peak rank of 2,719 in 2014, a year that saw 1 in 25,512 girls given the name. Since 2018, its popularity has been declining. The name is most common in Illinois, Ohio, and Texas. While its etymology is uncertain, Kambrie fits a pattern of names like Cambria and Kambree, blending a soft sound with a distinctive spelling. Its rise and fall mirror many modern coinages that appeal to parents seeking uniqueness without straying far from familiar phonetic patterns.
Kambrie is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1986. It appears to be a respelling of Cambria, the Latin name for Wales, possibly influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Kameron or the suffix -brie (as in Aubrey). Its rise in the 2010s reflects a trend toward unique, phonetically spelled feminine names.
Where Kambrie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kam, Brie, Kamby
Sibling names for Kambrie
Names that share Kambrie's style, for a brother or sister.
