Cammi
A feminine diminutive form of the name Camilla, derived from the late Latin "camoilla".
Name Census estimates that about 636 living Americans carry the first name Cammi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cammi today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cammi births was 1998 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cammi. 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
636
~ 1 in 538,922 Americans
Peak year
1998
38 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2022 SSA rank
#15,745
Tracked since 1958
Popularity
Cammi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cammi from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 161 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cammi 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 Cammi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cammis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Cammi
The name Cammi is believed to have its origins in the Latin language, specifically derived from the word "caminus," which means "furnace" or "oven." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with professions or occupations related to baking or metalworking.
During the Middle Ages, variations of the name, such as "Caminus" and "Camino," were occasionally used in various regions of Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain. However, it was not until the Renaissance period that the name gained more widespread popularity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cammi can be found in the writings of the Italian playwright and poet, Pietro Aretino (1492-1556). In his play "La Cortigiana," written in 1525, one of the characters is named Cammi, which may have contributed to the name's recognition and usage during that time.
In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the name Cammi was the Italian painter, Cammi Vincenzo (1605-1676). Born in Cremona, Italy, Vincenzo was a renowned artist known for his religious paintings and frescoes, many of which can still be found in churches throughout Northern Italy.
Another historical figure associated with the name Cammi was the French philosopher and writer, Cammi Desmoulins (1760-1794). A prominent figure during the French Revolution, Desmoulins played a crucial role in instigating the storming of the Bastille, which marked the beginning of the revolution.
In the 19th century, the name Cammi gained popularity in the United States, particularly among Italian-American communities. One notable individual was Cammi Paglia (1847-1918), an Italian-American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of New York City's Little Italy neighborhood.
Moving into the 20th century, the name Cammi was associated with the Italian-American actress, Cammi Granata (1925-2005). Granata had a successful career in both television and film, appearing in numerous productions throughout the 1950s and 1960s.
While the name Cammi has its roots in the Latin language and has been used across various cultures throughout history, its usage has primarily been concentrated in Italian and Italian-American communities. The name's connection to professions related to fire and metalworking, as well as its association with notable figures in the arts, philosophy, and business, have contributed to its enduring appeal and historical significance.
People
Cammi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cammi 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
Cammi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cammi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 636 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cammi 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 538,922 US residents.
Is Cammi a common name?
We classify Cammi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 674 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cammi most popular?
The single biggest year for Cammi was 1998, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cammi is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cammi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cammi 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.