Camden
How to say it: KAM-dun · /ˈkæmdən/
From the Old English surname and place name meaning 'enclosed valley' (camb + denu).
Camden was the 178th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,722 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 56% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #239 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #178 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,722 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,448 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −56% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #239 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Camden climbed highest in the 2010s and remains close to that level. A gentle slide looks likely from here.
What goes with it
Crisp and modern with the feel of a place name. Hudson shares its style and Cam works as a short form.
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Nicknames
- Cam
Honouring a Camden in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Camden is about 1 in 61.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Camden
- Camden Toy (1955–2023)American actor and film editor.
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