Camlin
A feminine name derived from the Irish word "camlin" meaning "crooked river".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Camlin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 50.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Camlin today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Camlin births was 1999 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Camlin. 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 Camlin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1999
5 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2011 SSA rank
#12,580
Tracked since 1999
Gender
Gender distribution for Camlin
Camlin is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 10 total registrations, 5 (50.0%) were male and 5 (50.0%) were female.
Camlin as a male name
- Ranked #12,580 in 2011
- 5 male births in 2011
- Peak: 2011 (5 births)
Camlin as a female name
- Ranked #14,793 in 1999
- 5 female births in 1999
- Peak: 1999 (5 births)
Popularity
Camlin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Camlin from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Camlin 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 Camlin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Camlin
The name Camlin is believed to have originated from the Celtic language and culture, with roots tracing back to the ancient Brittonic Celts who inhabited parts of modern-day Great Britain and Brittany in France. It is thought to be derived from the Brittonic word "camlin," meaning "crooked stream" or "winding river."
Historically, the name was likely associated with geographical features such as rivers or streams that followed a winding course. Its earliest recorded use as a personal name dates back to the Middle Ages, when it was commonly found in regions with significant Celtic influence, including Wales, Cornwall, and parts of Scotland.
One of the earliest known individuals bearing the name Camlin was Camlin ap Gwynedd, a Welsh prince who lived in the 12th century. He was a member of the royal House of Aberffraw and played a prominent role in the conflicts between the Welsh princes and the Norman invaders.
Another notable figure was Camlin of Glamorgan, a 14th-century Welsh poet and bard. His works, which celebrated the Welsh language and culture, have been preserved and studied by scholars for their historical and literary significance.
In the 15th century, Camlin Llwyd, a Welsh physician and scholar, gained recognition for his contributions to the fields of medicine and natural philosophy. His writings on herbal remedies and the study of plants were highly influential during his time.
Moving into the 16th century, Camlin Goch, a Welsh soldier and military leader, distinguished himself in the service of Henry VII during the Wars of the Roses. He was renowned for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.
Lastly, in the 19th century, Camlin Willett, an English artist and painter, gained acclaim for his landscape paintings depicting the beautiful scenery of the English countryside. His works are still admired and displayed in various galleries and museums today.
While the name Camlin may have its roots in the ancient Celtic world, it has endured through the centuries and has been embraced by individuals from various cultures and backgrounds, each leaving their own mark on its rich history and legacy.
People
Camlin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Camlin 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
Camlin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Camlin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Camlin 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Camlin a common name?
We classify Camlin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Camlin most popular?
The single biggest year for Camlin was 1999, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Camlin is about 21 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 Camlin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Camlin a female name?
Yes, 50.0% of people registered as Camlin 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 Camlin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Camlin 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 Camlin 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 Camlin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.