Find out how popular the first name Camile has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Camile by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Camile is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 14 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Camile.

The history of the first name Camile

The name Camile originates from the French language and has its roots in the Latin name Camillus. The name Camillus itself is derived from the word "camillus," which referred to a young boy servant who assisted priests during religious ceremonies in ancient Rome.

In ancient Roman times, the name Camillus was a fairly common given name for boys. One of the earliest and most notable historical figures bearing this name was Marcus Furius Camillus, a Roman military leader and statesman who lived from around 446 BC to 365 BC. He played a crucial role in the war against the Gauls and was instrumental in the defense of Rome during the Gallic invasion in 390 BC.

As the name Camillus spread across Europe, it underwent various modifications and adaptations in different languages. In French, it became Camile, which later evolved into the more modern spellings of Camille (for males) and Camille (for females).

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Camile can be found in the 16th century. A notable figure bearing this name was Camille de Nevers (1505-1563), a French nobleman who served as the Count of Nevers and Rethel.

Throughout history, several other notable individuals have borne the name Camile. These include Camille Desmoulins (1760-1794), a French journalist and revolutionary who played a significant role in the French Revolution; Camille Claudel (1864-1943), a French sculptor and graphic artist known for her work in the late 19th century; and Camille Pissarro (1830-1903), a Danish-French Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist painter.

Other famous individuals named Camile include Camile Flammarion (1842-1925), a French astronomer and author who made significant contributions to the study of astronomy; and Camile Paglia (born 1947), an American academic and social critic known for her scholarly work on feminism and popular culture.

While the name Camile has its origins in ancient Rome and has been used throughout various periods of history, it remains a popular name in many parts of the world, particularly in French-speaking regions and countries with French cultural influences.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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