Cambree
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially related to "cambr" meaning "crooked".
Name Census estimates that about 2,250 living Americans carry the first name Cambree. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cambree today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cambree births was 2013 (204 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cambree. 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
- • Cambree is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 14 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.3K
~ 1 in 152,335 Americans
Peak year
2013
204 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,391
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Cambree: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cambree from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 1,271 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
Cambree 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 Cambree during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cambrees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 21 states and territories. Texas, Utah, Oklahoma recorded the most babies named Cambree, while Virginia, Michigan, Kansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 51 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cambree
The name Cambree is believed to have originated from the Old English word "cambre," which means "crooked" or "curved." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a bend or curve in a river or road. The earliest known spelling of the name was "Cambra," which dates back to the 11th century.
During the Middle Ages, the name Cambree was relatively common in certain regions of England, particularly in the counties of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. It was often used as a surname, but some families also adopted it as a given name. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cambree as a first name can be found in the Domesday Book, a survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Cambree de Welle, who held property in the village of Well.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Cambree de Montfort was a renowned scholar and theologian at the University of Oxford. He wrote several treatises on philosophy and theology, some of which are still preserved in the Bodleian Library. Another individual named Cambree Plantagenet, born in 1275, was a member of the English royal family and held the title of Earl of Lancaster.
During the Renaissance period, a famous artist named Cambree Holbein, born in 1497, was known for his portraits of influential figures such as Henry VIII and Thomas More. His paintings are celebrated for their incredible detail and realism, and many of them can be found in prestigious museums around the world.
In the 18th century, a British explorer named Cambree Cook, born in 1728, embarked on several voyages to the Pacific Ocean and became the first European to map the coastlines of New Zealand and parts of Australia. His journals and charts contributed significantly to the exploration and understanding of the region.
It is important to note that while the name Cambree has historical roots and has been used throughout various periods, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other names. The examples provided here are some of the most notable individuals who have borne this name, but there may be other lesser-known figures who have contributed to its legacy.
People
Cambree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cambree 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
Cambree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cambree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,250 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cambree 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 152,335 US residents.
Is Cambree a common name?
We classify Cambree as "Rare". It ranks above 94.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,272 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cambree most popular?
The single biggest year for Cambree was 2013, when 204 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cambree is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cambree a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cambree in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.