Cambreigh
Variant form of an English place name meaning "crooked river".
Name Census estimates that about 108 living Americans carry the first name Cambreigh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cambreigh today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cambreigh births was 2018 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cambreigh. 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
108
~ 1 in 3,173,651 Americans
Peak year
2018
18 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,680
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Cambreigh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cambreigh from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 78 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Cambreigh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cambreigh 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 Cambreigh 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 Cambreigh
The given name Cambreigh has its origins in the ancient Celtic language spoken by the Britons, a collection of tribes who inhabited the island of Great Britain during the Iron Age and Roman period. It is derived from the Proto-Celtic word "cambro," which means "crooked" or "curved," likely referring to the winding rivers or bends in the landscape of the region.
The earliest recorded use of the name can be traced back to the 5th century CE, when it appeared in various manuscripts and historical records documenting the lives of prominent Celtic individuals. One notable figure bearing this name was Cambreigh of Dyfed, a renowned warrior and chieftain who lived in the southwestern region of modern-day Wales during the 6th century.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Cambreigh remained prevalent among the Celtic populations of Britain, particularly in Wales and Cornwall. It was often associated with individuals of noble or distinguished lineage, reflecting the proud heritage and cultural identity of the Celtic peoples.
In the 9th century, a notable bearer of the name was Cambreigh ap Rhys, a Welsh prince and military leader who played a crucial role in the resistance against the Anglo-Saxon invasions of Wales. His bravery and leadership earned him a place in the annals of Welsh history.
During the 12th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Cambreigh of Llanfair bore this name. He was highly regarded for his contributions to the preservation and study of Celtic literature, language, and traditions, ensuring the continuity of this rich cultural heritage.
Another significant figure was Cambreigh the Bard, a celebrated Welsh poet who lived in the 14th century. His poetic works, which celebrated the beauty of the Welsh landscape and the valor of its people, have been preserved and continue to inspire generations of poets and literary enthusiasts.
It is worth noting that while the name Cambreigh has its roots in the Celtic tradition, it has also been adopted and adapted by various cultures throughout history, each imbuing it with their own unique interpretations and associations.
People
Cambreigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cambreigh 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
Cambreigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cambreigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 108 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cambreigh 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 3,173,651 US residents.
Is Cambreigh a common name?
We classify Cambreigh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 109 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cambreigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Cambreigh was 2018, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cambreigh is about 8 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 Cambreigh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cambreigh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cambreigh 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.
Is Cambreigh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cambreigh 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 Cambreigh 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 Cambreigh?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.