Camino
A name of Spanish origin meaning "path" or "journey".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Camino. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Camino today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Camino births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Camino. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Camino. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,535
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Camino: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Camino 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 Camino during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Camino
The name Camino originates from the Spanish language, derived from the Latin word "caminus," meaning "path" or "road." It is believed to have its roots in the Iberian Peninsula, dating back to the time of the Roman Empire's influence in the region.
Camino gained significance during the Middle Ages, particularly in connection with the Camino de Santiago, a network of pilgrimage routes across Europe that led to the shrine of the apostle St. James the Great in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, northwestern Spain. The Camino de Santiago became a prominent Christian pilgrimage route, and the name Camino was often associated with the journey and the path itself.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Camino can be found in the 12th-century epic poem "El Cantar de Mio Cid," which tells the story of the Castilian hero El Cid. In the poem, a character named Camino is mentioned, suggesting the name's usage during that era.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Camino. One of the most famous was Camino de Leyes (1450-1510), a Spanish theologian and canonist who played a significant role in the development of canon law during the Renaissance period.
Another prominent figure was Camino de Villafranca (1533-1598), a Spanish nun and mystic who founded the Order of the Conception of Our Lady. Her writings and teachings on spiritual matters greatly influenced the Catholic Church in Spain.
In the realm of literature, Camino Giner de los Ríos (1860-1936) was a Spanish writer, educator, and feminist who made significant contributions to the advancement of women's rights and education in Spain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Camino José Cela (1916-2002), a Spanish writer and playwright, was renowned for his works exploring social and political issues in Spain during the Franco regime. He was a prominent figure in the literary circles of his time.
Lastly, Camino Navajas (1941-2006) was a Spanish actress and singer who gained widespread popularity for her roles in numerous films and television series throughout her career, which spanned several decades.
People
Camino + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Camino 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
Camino: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Camino?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Camino 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Camino a common name?
We classify Camino as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Camino most popular?
The single biggest year for Camino was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Camino is about 3 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 Camino in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Camino a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Camino in the SSA data are male. 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 Camino still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Camino 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 Camino 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 Camino?
You can see how many people share the name Camino on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.