Camile
Meaningtemple attendant · French form of Camille
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,369 in 1991
8 babies were named Camile in the US in 2025. It has climbed 173 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1925–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Camile you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Camile, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Camile would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCamile first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1991, when it ranked #3,369. Today it's #10,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowCamile was 2.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 72,464 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 200,000.
- TrendCamile has climbed 173 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,917. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningCamile is a French form of Camille, which means “temple attendant”.
About the name Camile
Camile is a girl name of French origin meaning “temple attendant”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ile”. US birth records list Camile for girls from 1925 to 2025, in 73 of those 101 years. Its best year was 1991, when it ranked #3,369 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.8 | 1,219,512 girls |
| 1940s | 1.1 | 884,956 girls |
| 1950s | 1.5 | 680,272 girls |
| 1960s | 4.2 | 238,095 girls |
| 1970s | 6.5 | 155,039 girls |
| 1980s | 9.5 | 104,932 girls |
| 1990s | 9.1 | 110,497 girls |
| 2000s | 11 | 88,968 girls |
| 2010s | 9.8 | 102,459 girls |
| 2020s | 6.4 | 157,068 girls |
Other spellings of Camile
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Camile
What does the name Camile mean?
Camile means “temple attendant” in French, as a form of Camille.
What is the origin of the name Camile?
Camile has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Camile a boy or girl name?
Camile is a girl name.
How popular is the name Camile?
Camile ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1991 (#3,369).