Camauri
An Incan name relating to a traditional headdress worn by nobles.
Name Census estimates that about 237 living Americans carry the first name Camauri. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 68.2% of registrations being male. The average person named Camauri today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Camauri births was 2009 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Camauri. 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.
People living today
237
~ 1 in 1,446,221 Americans
Peak year
2009
24 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,595
Tracked since 2005
Gender
Gender distribution for Camauri
Camauri is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 239 total registrations, 163 (68.2%) were male and 76 (31.8%) were female.
Camauri as a male name
- Ranked #12,595 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2009 (17 births)
Camauri as a female name
- Ranked #15,698 in 2021
- 5 female births in 2021
- Peak: 2011 (11 births)
Popularity
Camauri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Camauri from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 124 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Camauri 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 Camauri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Camauris live
Origin
Meaning and history of Camauri
The given name Camauri has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now central Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is derived from the Etruscan word "camurios," meaning "noble" or "distinguished." This suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals of high social standing or esteemed lineage.
During the height of the Etruscan civilization, the name Camauri appeared in several inscriptions and artifacts, indicating its widespread use among the elite classes. One notable example is a bronze mirror dating back to the 5th century BC, which bears the inscription "Camauri Velthuri," believed to be the name of a prominent Etruscan nobleman or ruler.
As the Etruscan culture was gradually absorbed into the expanding Roman Empire, the name Camauri gained recognition and usage among the Roman aristocracy. Historical records from the 1st century AD mention a Roman senator named Camauri Tullius, who was known for his oratory skills and political influence.
Throughout the subsequent centuries, the name Camauri remained in use, albeit with variations in spelling and pronunciation. In the 6th century AD, a Visigothic chieftain named Camauri led a revolt against the Byzantine Empire in the Iberian Peninsula, demonstrating the name's spread across different cultures and regions.
During the Renaissance period, the name Camauri resurfaced in Italy, where it was borne by several notable figures. One such individual was Camauri Medici (1453-1519), a member of the influential Medici family and a patron of the arts. Another was Camauri Pallavicino (1480-1544), a military leader and diplomat who served under the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.
In more recent times, the name Camauri has been less prevalent, though it has been carried by a few individuals of historical significance. Camauri Delacroix (1798-1863) was a French painter and lithographer known for his depictions of historical and literary scenes. Camauri Monteverdi (1832-1892) was an Italian composer and conductor who helped popularize the works of his namesake ancestor, the renowned Renaissance composer Claudio Monteverdi.
While the name Camauri may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and associations with nobility, art, and culture continue to imbue it with a sense of distinction and cultural significance.
People
Camauri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Camauri 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
Camauri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Camauri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 237 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Camauri 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 1,446,221 US residents.
Is Camauri a common name?
We classify Camauri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 239 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Camauri most popular?
The single biggest year for Camauri was 2009, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Camauri 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 Camauri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Camauri a male name?
Yes, 68.2% of people registered as Camauri 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 Camauri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Camauri 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 Camauri 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 common is the name Camauri?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.