Cambry
A modern feminine name of unknown meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 781 living Americans carry the first name Cambry. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cambry today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cambry births was 2014 (49 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cambry. 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
781
~ 1 in 438,866 Americans
Peak year
2014
49 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,964
Tracked since 1987
Census
Cambry in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 721 people with the first name Cambry, which placed it at #15,828 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#15,828
National first-name rank
People counted
721
721 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
79.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cambry
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Cambry is White at 79.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Black (6.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Cambry described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Cambry at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White79.3% · 572
- Hispanic or Latino6.9% · 50
- Black or African American6.4% · 46
- Two or more races5.1% · 37
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.5% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 5
Popularity
Cambry: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cambry 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 343 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Cambry remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cambry 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 Cambry during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cambrys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Utah, Indiana recorded the most babies named Cambry, while Oklahoma, Indiana, Utah recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 34 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cambry
The name Cambry is believed to have originated from the Welsh language and culture. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Welsh word "cam," which means "crooked" or "bent," and "bri," meaning "hill" or "summit." Together, the name Cambry likely referred to a person who lived near a crooked or winding hill.
In ancient Welsh texts and records, variations of the name such as "Cambria" and "Cambrien" were used to refer to the region now known as Wales. This suggests that the name Cambry may have been initially associated with the Welsh people and their homeland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cambry dates back to the 14th century. A Welsh nobleman named Cambry ap Gwilym was mentioned in historical records from that time. He was known for his skill in battle and his loyalty to the Welsh crown.
In the 16th century, a renowned Welsh poet and writer named Cambry Siôn was highly regarded for his works celebrating Welsh culture and language. He played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Welsh literary tradition during a period of English dominance.
Another notable figure bearing the name Cambry was Cambry Jones, a Welsh explorer and naturalist who lived in the late 18th century. He embarked on several expeditions to various parts of the world, documenting his findings and contributing to the field of natural history.
During the 19th century, a Welsh academic and antiquarian named Cambry Owen gained recognition for his research and writings on Welsh history, folklore, and archaeology. His work helped to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of Wales.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, a Welsh politician and activist named Cambry Davies became known for his advocacy of Welsh nationalism and self-governance. He played a significant role in the movement for Welsh autonomy and the recognition of the Welsh language and culture.
While the name Cambry may not be as common today, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the Welsh culture and heritage, serving as a reminder of the rich tapestry of names and their diverse origins.
People
Cambry + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cambry 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
Cambry: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cambry?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 781 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cambry 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 438,866 US residents.
Is Cambry a common name?
We classify Cambry as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 791 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cambry most popular?
The single biggest year for Cambry was 2014, when 49 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cambry is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Cambry in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 721 people with the name Cambry, or 0.24 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #15,828 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Cambry in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Cambry?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Cambry leans strongly female. 692 people counted with this name were female (96.9%), compared with 22 male bearers (3.1%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Cambry?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Cambry is White at 79.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Black (6.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Cambry most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Cambry in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.3% (572 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Cambry in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cambry a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cambry 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 Cambry still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cambry 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 Cambry 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.
How many people share the name Cambry?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.