Cammy
A feminine name of English origin, a diminutive form of Camilla meaning "young ceremonial attendant".
Name Census estimates that about 1,379 living Americans carry the first name Cammy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cammy today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cammy births was 1968 (70 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cammy. 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
1.4K
~ 1 in 248,553 Americans
Peak year
1968
70 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,753
Tracked since 1950
Popularity
Cammy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cammy from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 526 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cammy 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 Cammy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cammys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. California, Michigan, Texas recorded the most babies named Cammy, while Tennessee, North Carolina, Missouri recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cammy
The name Cammy is a diminutive form of the feminine name Camilla, which has its origins in the Latin language. Camilla was an ancient Roman name derived from the term "camillus," meaning a young acolyte or attendant in religious ceremonies. The name gained prominence in ancient Rome and was associated with the character of Camilla, a warrior maiden in Virgil's epic poem, the Aeneid, written around 19 BC.
In the Aeneid, Camilla was depicted as a skilled huntress and fierce warrior who fought alongside the Latins against Aeneas and his Trojan forces. Her character was renowned for her speed, agility, and bravery in battle, making her a powerful symbol of female strength and independence in the ancient Roman world.
The earliest recorded use of the name Cammy as a diminutive form can be traced back to the Middle Ages, particularly in England and other parts of Europe. It was commonly used as a pet name or nickname for individuals named Camilla or derivatives such as Camille.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Cammy was Cammy Gordon, a Scottish noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her involvement in the Scottish Reformation and her support for the Protestant cause. Another historical figure was Cammy Gaunt, an English criminal and highwaywoman active in the late 17th century, who gained notoriety for her daring robberies and exploits.
In the 19th century, Cammy Samuelson (1828-1905) was a Swedish-American writer and journalist who advocated for women's rights and social reforms. She published several works on women's issues and was a prominent figure in the Swedish-American community.
Moving into the 20th century, Cammy Armstrong (1909-1997) was a Canadian athlete and track and field star who competed in the 1928 and 1932 Summer Olympics. She won a gold medal in the 4x100m relay at the 1928 Games in Amsterdam.
More recently, Cammy Myler (born 1952) is an American lawyer and legal advocate known for her work in defending victims of domestic violence and advocating for women's rights. She has been involved in several high-profile cases and has received numerous awards for her contributions to the field of law and social justice.
While the name Cammy may have evolved from the ancient Roman name Camilla and gained popularity as a diminutive form over the centuries, it has also become a standalone name in its own right, carrying a sense of strength, independence, and resilience, much like the legendary warrior maiden it originated from.
People
Cammy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cammy 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
Cammy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cammy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,379 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cammy 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 248,553 US residents.
Is Cammy a common name?
We classify Cammy as "Rare". It ranks above 92% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,556 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cammy most popular?
The single biggest year for Cammy was 1968, when 70 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cammy is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cammy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cammy 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.