Camy
A feminine name derived from Camilla or Camille, meaning "young ceremonial attendant".
Name Census estimates that about 164 living Americans carry the first name Camy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Camy today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Camy births was 1968 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Camy. 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
164
~ 1 in 2,089,965 Americans
Peak year
1968
11 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
2008 SSA rank
#14,114
Tracked since 1957
Popularity
Camy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Camy from the 1950s through to the 2000s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 44 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1960s peak, Camy remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Camy 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 Camy 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 Camy
The name Camy originates from the French language, derived from the Latin word 'camus,' meaning 'flat-nosed.' It first emerged during the Middle Ages in France, around the 12th century.
Camy was initially a nickname or a shortened form of longer French names like Camille or Camille. It became a distinct given name in its own right over time, particularly in certain regions of France.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Camy can be found in a 14th-century French manuscript, where it was used as a diminutive form of Camille. This suggests that the name had gained some popularity during that period.
In the 16th century, a Frenchman named Camy Menard was a renowned architect known for his work on several churches and castles in the Loire Valley region of France. His contributions to the architectural landscape of the time helped to spread awareness of the name.
During the 18th century, Camy Arnaud was a notable French writer and philosopher who authored several influential works on ethics and morality. He was born in 1721 and lived until 1803, leaving a lasting impact on the intellectual discourse of his era.
Another noteworthy figure bearing the name Camy was Camy Pernon, a French soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars of the early 19th century. He was celebrated for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield, earning him recognition within military circles.
In the 20th century, Camy Lartigue was a renowned French fashion designer who gained popularity for her elegant and sophisticated clothing lines. Born in 1914, she was a trailblazer in the world of haute couture and helped to establish the name Camy in the fashion industry.
While the name Camy has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly in the Francophone regions. However, its usage remains relatively uncommon compared to other French names, adding a unique and distinctive quality to those who bear it.
People
Camy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Camy 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
Camy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Camy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 164 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Camy 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 2,089,965 US residents.
Is Camy a common name?
We classify Camy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 182 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Camy most popular?
The single biggest year for Camy was 1968, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Camy is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Camy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Camy 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.