Campbell
How to say it: KAM-bul · /ˈkæmbəl/
From Scottish Gaelic 'Cam Beul' meaning 'crooked mouth'; a Scottish clan surname used as a given name.
Campbell was the 596th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 811 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #418 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #596 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 811 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,087 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #418 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Growth has brought Campbell to its finest stretch in the 2020s. Holding at the top, it is poised for continued ascent.
What goes with it
A crisp surname sound gives Campbell a sturdy cadence. Sullivan matches its rhythm.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Campbell is about 1 in 171.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Campbell
- Campbell Scott (born 1961)Canadian American actor and film director
- Campbell Stewart (born 1998)New Zealand cyclist
- Campbell Wright (born 2002)New Zealand and American biathlete and cross-country skier
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Keep exploring
About as popular as Campbell
Find names you'll both love, starting with Campbell
The one-minute style quiz.