Declining since 2012, #1,692 for girls today.
Popularity of Kamille since 1958
Babies named Kamille per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 54 |
| 1970s | 183 |
| 1980s | 361 |
| 1990s | 650 |
| 2000s | 1,338 |
| 2010s | 2,128 |
| 2020s | 934 |
Meaning & origin
Kamille is a modern 'K' variant of the classic name Camille, which has Latin origins and has been in use since the 19th century in Europe. In the United States, Kamille first appeared in records in 1958 and saw its peak popularity in 2011, reflecting a broader trend for respelled versions of traditional names. Since 2012, its usage has been falling, though it remains most common in states like Louisiana, Georgia, and Illinois. With a current rank of 1692 in 2025, Kamille is an uncommon choice that offers a familiar sound with a distinctive spelling.
Kamille is a modern spelling variant of Camille, itself the French feminine form of Camillus, an old Roman family name of uncertain meaning. It may derive from Latin 'camillus' meaning 'acolyte' or 'temple servant'. The name has been used in various European languages since the 19th century, with the 'K' spelling emerging primarily in the United States during the mid-20th century.
Where Kamille 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.
“Kamille” around the world
Where Kamille lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kam, Mille, Kami
Sibling names for Kamille
Names that share Kamille's style, for a brother or sister.
