Cambri
A feminine name of Celtic origin meaning "from the land of the Cymri (an ancient Welsh tribe)".
Name Census estimates that about 905 living Americans carry the first name Cambri. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cambri today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cambri births was 2016 (59 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cambri. 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
905
~ 1 in 378,734 Americans
Peak year
2016
59 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,171
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Cambri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cambri from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 452 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Cambri remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cambri 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 Cambri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cambris live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, Oklahoma, Utah recorded the most babies named Cambri, while Pennsylvania, Ohio, Utah recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 29 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cambri
The name Cambri is believed to have its origins in the ancient Celtic language. It is derived from the word "camri," which means "crooked" or "winding." This likely refers to the winding paths and streams found in the regions where the Celts lived, primarily in what is now Ireland, Scotland, and parts of England.
The earliest recorded use of the name Cambri dates back to the 5th century CE, when it appeared in ancient Celtic texts and inscriptions. During this time, the Celts were spread throughout Europe, and their language and culture had a significant influence on the naming traditions of the region.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Cambri was a Celtic warrior who lived in the 6th century CE. He is mentioned in the historical records of the time as a fierce fighter who defended his tribe against invading forces. Unfortunately, little is known about his specific exploits or the details of his life.
In the 8th century CE, a monk named Cambri is recorded as having lived in a monastery in the Scottish Highlands. He is said to have been a skilled scribe and illuminator, renowned for his beautiful calligraphy and intricate illustrations in religious texts.
During the Middle Ages, the name Cambri gained popularity among the nobility in England and Wales. One notable figure was Cambri of Caerleon, a Welsh noblewoman who lived in the 12th century. She was known for her charitable works and her patronage of the arts, particularly poetry and music.
In the 16th century, a Scottish explorer named Cambri MacDonald embarked on several voyages to the Americas. He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to establish trade routes and settlements in what is now Canada and the northeastern United States.
Another notable figure with the name Cambri was an Irish poet who lived in the 18th century. Cambri O'Reilly was renowned for his lyrical works that celebrated the beauty of the Irish countryside and the resilience of the Irish people in the face of hardship.
Over the centuries, the name Cambri has been used by individuals from various backgrounds and walks of life, each contributing to the rich tapestry of history and culture associated with this ancient Celtic name.
People
Cambri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cambri 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
Cambri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cambri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 905 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cambri 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 378,734 US residents.
Is Cambri a common name?
We classify Cambri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 915 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cambri most popular?
The single biggest year for Cambri was 2016, when 59 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cambri is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cambri a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cambri 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.