Camille Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Camille

Camille Name Origin: French
Pronunciation: cah-meel
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Camille Name Meaning

The name Camille has a rich history and a beautiful meaning, but before we dive into that, let’s talk about its popularity. According to baby naming website Babycenter, the name Camille has been steadily decreasing in popularity over the past few decades. In the year 2000, it was the 259th most popular name for girls, but by 2019, it had fallen to the 948th spot.

But just because it’s not as popular as it once was, doesn’t mean it’s not a lovely name! In fact, let’s delve into the history and meaning of Camille to see why it’s worthy of being given to a little girl.

Origins of the name Camille

The name Camille has French origins and is the feminine version of the name Camillus. The name Camillus itself is of Etruscan origin and means “young ceremonial attendant.” The French version of the name, Camille, has been used since the Middle Ages and was popularized by the play “Camille” by Alexandre Dumas, père in 1852.

Meaning of the name Camille

As we mentioned before, the name Camille means “young ceremonial attendant.” But it can also be interpreted to mean “free-born servant” or “young attendant at a religious ceremony.” It’s a name that connotes service and dedication, making it a great choice for a girl who will grow up to be kind-hearted and hardworking.

Famous Camilles

Now let’s talk about some famous Camilles. One of the most well-known Camilles is Camille Claudel, a French sculptor who was a student and lover of Auguste Rodin. Claudel was a talented artist in her own right, and her work is considered some of the best of her time.

Another famous Camille is Camille Pissarro, a French Impressionist painter. He was a leading member of the Impressionist movement and a mentor to many other artists of the time.

Finally, Camille Saint-Saëns, a French composer, pianist, and organist. He composed in almost every genre and wrote a number of operas, ballets, and orchestral works.

So even though the name Camille may not be as popular as it once was, it’s a name with a rich history and a beautiful meaning. And with famous Camilles like Claudel, Pissarro, and Saint-Saëns, it’s clear that the name Camille has a certain je ne sais quoi that makes it stand out. If you’re looking for a name with French flair, Camille might be the perfect choice for your little girl.

Camille Name Popularity

How popular is the name Camille? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	481	35	0.0099%
1911	472	40	0.0107%
1912	484	59	0.0117%
1913	513	61	0.0108%
1914	524	75	0.0108%
1915	486	121	0.0133%
1916	471	142	0.0147%
1917	551	109	0.0109%
1918	471	157	0.0146%
1919	542	118	0.0113%
1920	503	144	0.013%
1921	585	109	0.0095%
1922	593	108	0.0097%
1923	548	127	0.0113%
1924	551	129	0.0111%
1925	596	104	0.0092%
1926	543	121	0.011%
1927	588	103	0.0093%
1928	510	139	0.013%
1929	531	118	0.0114%
1930	531	115	0.011%
1931	496	126	0.0128%
1932	514	120	0.0121%
1933	511	115	0.0123%
1934	486	130	0.0134%
1935	470	135	0.0139%
1936	448	159	0.0165%
1937	379	242	0.0246%
1938	378	261	0.0255%
1939	352	288	0.0283%
1940	399	245	0.0231%
1941	348	317	0.0282%
1942	329	403	0.0319%
1943	299	498	0.0381%
1944	308	436	0.0352%
1945	367	317	0.026%
1946	324	492	0.0333%
1947	359	458	0.0274%
1948	368	412	0.0258%
1949	348	462	0.0287%
1950	373	422	0.0262%
1951	397	377	0.0222%
1952	428	359	0.0206%
1953	385	441	0.0249%
1954	401	424	0.0232%
1955	394	453	0.0246%
1956	403	463	0.0245%
1957	415	458	0.0238%
1958	401	489	0.0259%
1959	406	497	0.0262%
1960	445	437	0.0231%
1961	419	500	0.0265%
1962	432	463	0.0252%
1963	444	425	0.0237%
1964	453	424	0.0241%
1965	451	399	0.0244%
1966	437	417	0.0267%
1967	417	459	0.0302%
1968	393	509	0.0339%
1969	321	765	0.0497%
1970	325	789	0.0496%
1971	372	590	0.0393%
1972	395	475	0.0349%
1973	360	545	0.042%
1974	425	420	0.0323%
1975	429	423	0.0329%
1976	407	457	0.0355%
1977	389	492	0.0365%
1978	374	529	0.0393%
1979	370	576	0.0409%
1980	354	636	0.0435%
1981	371	591	0.0402%
1982	361	604	0.0404%
1983	365	584	0.0396%
1984	367	592	0.0398%
1985	329	694	0.0457%
1986	349	648	0.0429%
1987	344	666	0.0436%
1988	306	776	0.0498%
1989	294	857	0.0531%
1990	242	1,151	0.0694%
1991	264	1,024	0.0628%
1992	258	1,059	0.0663%
1993	273	984	0.0631%
1994	286	932	0.0607%
1995	279	963	0.0639%
1996	300	916	0.0612%
1997	284	983	0.0665%
1998	283	1,048	0.07%
1999	271	1,126	0.0752%
2000	266	1,186	0.0776%
2001	261	1,203	0.0798%
2002	266	1,165	0.0777%
2003	255	1,257	0.0826%
2004	253	1,252	0.0821%
2005	288	1,121	0.0733%
2006	305	1,052	0.0672%
2007	305	1,083	0.0686%
2008	297	1,086	0.0703%
2009	284	1,134	0.0759%
2010	269	1,195	0.0829%
2011	238	1,296	0.091%
2012	232	1,325	0.093%
2013	235	1,305	0.0917%
2014	247	1,261	0.0865%
2015	241	1,281	0.088%
2016	238	1,278	0.0886%
2017	248	1,226	0.0878%
2018	248	1,250	0.091%
2019	252	1,236	0.0913%
2020	262	1,115	0.0876%
2021	279	1,025	0.0838%

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Data via SSA.gov.

Names Like Camille

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What names sound like Camille?

If you like how Camille sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Camille.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Camile	Helper to the priest	Latin
Camill	Helper to the priest	Latin
Camillie	Helper to the priest	Latin
Cammille	Helper to the priest	Latin
Camylle	Helper to the priest	Latin
Kamille	Helper to the priest; perfect	Latin

What names are similar to Camille?

Find a name that’s like Camille, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Cailie	Slim and fair; darling, beloved	Irish
Camella	Helper to the priest	Latin
Camila	Young religious servant	Spanish
Camillia	Helper to the priest	Latin
Cammilla	Helper to the priest	Latin
Cammylle	Helper to the priest	Latin
Camyll	Helper to the priest	Latin
Camylla	Helper to the priest	Latin

Carmelle	Garden, orchard	Hebrew
Carmill	Garden, orchard	Hebrew
Carmilla	Garden, orchard	Hebrew
Emille	Rival; laborious; eager	Latin
Jamilla	Beautiful; lovely	Arabic
Jamille	Beautiful; lovely	Arabic
Kamilla	Helper to the priest	Latin
Pamilla	Honey; all sweetness	Greek
Samelle	God heard	Hebrew

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Siblings of Camille

Mamas with kids named Camille also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Caleb	Whole heart	Hebrew

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3 Comments

Whitney Jul 5 at 10:23 am

Beautiful classy name

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Lauren Apr 13 at 2:19 pm

I’ve loved the name since high school, I named a mannequin named Camille. I also love the nickname Millie. I feel like it’s a cute girls name and a lovely woman’s name!

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- Camille Dec 18 at 11:12 am
  
  It’s really nice you said this as my name is Camille and was and still called Millie (spelt the same way) to this day and I’m 36 years old lol.
  My mum and dad would always call me “Millie muffet” as well.
  My mum past when I was 17 years if age but have such fond memories of her calling me Millie muffet which was her version of “little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet eating her curds away, along came a spider who sat down besides her qnd frightened Miss muffet away” lol.
  My mum wouldn’t call me Millie in a shop though as she loved the name Camille so much but at home with family it was Millie, Mil or Mel…the latter of which my dad calls me to this day plus in public lol.
  
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