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Camille
GirlFrench, Latin· “ceremonial attendant”
- Meaning
- ceremonial attendant
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- kuh-MEEL
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #240
- US babies 2025
- 1,299
- Best rank
- #237 (2012)
- Peak year
- 2012
Meaning and origin of Camille
Camille is a French and Latin name that is usually said to mean “ceremonial attendant”.
Camille is the French form of the Latin Camilla and Camillus. The Roman name is traditionally linked to camillus, a word for a young attendant who assisted at religious ceremonies, though the ultimate origin is uncertain. In Virgil's Aeneid, Camilla is a swift warrior queen of the Volsci. In France Camille is used for both boys and girls, while in English-speaking countries it is mostly feminine. The sculptor Camille Claudel and the composer Camille Saint-Saëns are well-known French bearers. The name feels refined and artistic, with Cami and Millie as possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Camille has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #237 in 2012, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,344 babies. In 2025, 1,299 babies were named Camille, and it ranked #240 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #520 in 1920, #361 in 1950, #354 in 1980, #269 in 2000, #270 in 2010, and #240 in 2025. Of the 75,722 US girls named Camille since records began, 17% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 11,756 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Jaylah, Lilliana, Kyleigh, Alayna, and Giuliana.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Camille ranked highest in Louisiana, District of Columbia, and Massachusetts.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | #29 | 73 |
| District of Columbia | #66 | 10 |
| Massachusetts | #144 | 39 |
| New Hampshire | #154 | 8 |
| Connecticut | #165 | 19 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Camille is usually pronounced kuh-MEEL, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with C and ends in “-le”.
Middle names for Camille
A few middle names that flow with Camille: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Camille
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Camille mean?
Camille is a French and Latin name that is usually said to mean “ceremonial attendant”.
What is the origin of the name Camille?
Camille has French and Latin roots. Camille is the French form of the Latin Camilla and Camillus.
Is Camille a popular name?
Yes. Camille ranked #240 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Camille a boy or girl name?
Camille is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Camille?
Camille is usually pronounced kuh-MEEL. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings