Camaree
A variation of the French given name Camille, meaning "attendant priest".
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Camaree. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 68.8% of registrations being male. The average person named Camaree today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Camaree births was 2008 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Camaree. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Camaree. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
2008
6 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,345
Tracked since 2008
Gender
Gender distribution for Camaree
Camaree is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 16 total registrations, 11 (68.8%) were male and 5 (31.3%) were female.
Camaree as a male name
- Ranked #12,345 in 2020
- 5 male births in 2020
- Peak: 2008 (6 births)
Camaree as a female name
- Ranked #17,534 in 2010
- 5 female births in 2010
- Peak: 2010 (5 births)
Popularity
Camaree: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Camaree from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Camaree by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Camaree during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Camaree
The name Camaree is of Indian origin, believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Kamari," which means "beautiful." It is a feminine name that gained popularity across various regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the southern states.
The earliest known record of the name Camaree can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures, where it was mentioned as a name bestowed upon goddesses and celestial beings revered for their beauty and grace. In the epic poem "Mahabharata," the name is associated with a celestial nymph known for her enchanting beauty.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Camaree. One such individual was Camaree Devi, a renowned classical dancer and choreographer who lived during the 16th century in the kingdom of Vijayanagar. Her contributions to the art form of Bharatanatyam were widely celebrated, and she is regarded as a pioneering figure in the preservation and promotion of this classical dance form.
Another prominent figure was Camaree Bai, a courtesan and skilled musician who lived in the 18th century during the reign of the Mughal Empire. She was renowned for her expertise in the art of Kathak dance and her ability to captivate audiences with her graceful movements and melodious vocals.
In the realm of literature, Camaree Naidu was a celebrated Indian poet and freedom fighter who lived from 1879 to 1949. She played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and was known for her poetic works that reflected the struggles and aspirations of the Indian people.
The name Camaree also found its way into the world of art and cinema. Camaree Vasudeva was an acclaimed Indian painter and sculptor who lived from 1906 to 1986. Her works were widely exhibited and appreciated for their unique blend of traditional Indian aesthetics and modern artistic sensibilities.
In more recent times, Camaree Sawhney was a renowned Indian fashion designer who gained recognition for her contemporary and innovative designs that celebrated Indian craftsmanship and textiles. She lived from 1944 to 2019 and was widely acclaimed for her contributions to the Indian fashion industry.
People
Camaree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Camaree as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Camaree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Camaree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Camaree going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Camaree a common name?
We classify Camaree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Camaree most popular?
The single biggest year for Camaree was 2008, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Camaree is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Camaree in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Camaree a male name?
Yes, 68.8% of people registered as Camaree in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Camaree still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Camaree in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Camaree can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Camaree?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.