Cambrie
Of a medieval Scottish origin, expressing a connection with curves or bends.
Name Census estimates that about 2,270 living Americans carry the first name Cambrie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cambrie today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cambrie births was 2017 (189 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cambrie. 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
- • Cambrie is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 13 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.3K
~ 1 in 150,993 Americans
Peak year
2017
189 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,771
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Cambrie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cambrie 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 1,277 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Cambrie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cambrie 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 Cambrie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cambries live
The SSA's state-level files cover 26 states and territories. Texas, Utah, Ohio recorded the most babies named Cambrie, while South Dakota, Oregon, New Mexico recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 36 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cambrie
The name Cambrie is a modern English variant of the Welsh name Cambria, which is the Latin name for Wales. The name Cambria is derived from the Welsh word "Cymry," meaning "compatriots" or "fellow countrymen." The name is thought to have originated during the Roman occupation of Britain, when the Romans referred to the Celtic inhabitants of the region as "Cambri."
The earliest recorded use of the name Cambrie can be traced back to the late 20th century, when it began to gain popularity as a feminine given name in English-speaking countries. While the name does not have a long history of use, it has gained recognition in recent decades as a unique and distinctive name with a connection to Welsh heritage and culture.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Cambrie was Cambrie Caldwell, an American actress born in 1985. She is best known for her roles in television shows such as "The Unit" and "Greek."
Another notable figure with the name Cambrie is Cambrie Schurig, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1991. She is the founder of the clothing brand "Cambrie Co." and has been featured in various fashion publications.
In the world of sports, Cambrie Hazel is an American professional soccer player born in 1994. She currently plays as a defender for the National Women's Soccer League team, Houston Dash.
Cambrie Ayers, born in 1988, is an American singer and songwriter. She has released several independent albums and has gained recognition in the country music scene.
Cambrie Muller, born in 1992, is an Australian model and social media influencer. She has worked with various fashion brands and has a significant following on platforms like Instagram.
While the name Cambrie may not have a long and extensive history, it has gained popularity in recent decades and has been embraced by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. Its connection to Welsh heritage and the unique spelling contribute to its distinctiveness and appeal.
People
Cambrie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cambrie 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
Cambrie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cambrie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,270 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cambrie 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 150,993 US residents.
Is Cambrie a common name?
We classify Cambrie 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, 2,293 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cambrie most popular?
The single biggest year for Cambrie was 2017, when 189 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cambrie is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cambrie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cambrie 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.