Camden
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
61,205 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2013 Peak Popularity Year
4,018 Peak Births

Camden Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Camden is a name of Welsh origin, meaning 'winding valley'. It has evolved from the Welsh words 'Cefn' and 'dun' over time. The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in urban settings. It is associated with modernity and creativity, and while it is not biblical, it has a rich cultural background.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Camden"

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Pronunciation

/ˈkæmdən/

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Origin

Welsh

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Etymology

The name Camden is derived from the Welsh place name 'Cefn', meaning 'ridge', combined with 'dun', meaning 'fort'.

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Meaning

winding valley

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Language Evolution

Cefn, Cefndun, Camden

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Historical Usage

The name Camden gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in England and the United States, influenced by the growth of cities and places named Camden.

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Variants & Derivatives

Cam, Cammie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Camden is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with urban culture and creativity.

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Famous People

Camden Yards (baseball park), Camden Market (London)

📊 Camden Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Consistently Rising

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✨ Camden Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 4,018 peak births in 2013

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in New Hampshire

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 12 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Camden" - Complete Guide (1 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Camden"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Camden"

"Camden" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 4523rd of 7545 44
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 4999th of 6773 24
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 3861st of 7552 78
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 3394th of 10718 146
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 973rd of 16616 1,690
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 243rd of 24088 22,455
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 143rd of 23106 32,997
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 12526th of 12526 5
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 9563rd of 19264 51
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 5179th of 27321 264
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1695th of 35406 1,894
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1675th of 30306 1,557

Regional Popularity of "Camden" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 84.53%
2000th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 91.29%
2148th/2353
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
26.40%
973rd/3685
23.87%
1068th/4475
20.14%
1046th/5194
17.30%
1093rd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
4.17%
191st/4582
4.98%
257th/5164
3.12%
228th/7313
4.45%
332nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
2.81%
112th/3984
3.83%
172nd/4487
1.99%
136th/6822
3.15%
198th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Camden" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
47.64%
2183rd/4582
56.89%
2938th/5164
17.98%
1315th/7313
30.78%
2297th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
55.70%
2219th/3984
64.07%
2875th/4487
19.55%
1334th/6822
27.41%
1720th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Camden"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Camden" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Camden" in the United States

The name Camden is most popular in New Hampshire, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Camden has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Camden' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4523rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4999th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3861st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3394th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 973rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 243rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 143rd out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9563rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5179th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1695th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1675th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Camden' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Camden name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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