Camilo
How to say it: kuh-MEE-loh · /kəˈmiloʊ/
Spanish form of Camillus; from Latin meaning 'helper to the priest' or 'attendant at a religious ceremony'.
Camilo was the 549th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 503 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.3-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #318 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #549 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 503 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,375 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #318 |
| In France, 2025 | #889 among boys’ names, 25 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing into the 2020s, Camilo reached its best so far. Resting at its peak, further ascent is expected soon.
What goes with it
Mellow and flowing with a crisp touch, Camilo travels well across languages. Mateo and Emilio move in the same circle.
Parents who love Camilo also love
Nicknames
- Cam
- Milo
- Cami
Other spellings
Honouring a Camilo in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Camilo is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #889 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Camilo
- Camilo José Cela (1916–2002)Spanish writer
- Camilo Vargas (born 1989)Colombian association football player
- Camilo Cienfuegos (1932–1959)Cuban revolutionary fighter and guerilla
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