Camden
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Winding valley, enclosed valley
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Popularity: Ranked #205 in 2025 with 1,722 babies born.
History: Camden derives from the Scottish Gaelic 'camus duin,' meaning winding valley. It is the name of a historic area in London and a borough in New Jersey. As a given name it has grown in the United States since the early 2000s, fitting the trend for place-inspired names.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Camden? About 1 in 1,777 babies born in 2025 were named Camden, or roughly 5.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Camden
What does the name Camden mean?
Camden means “Winding valley, enclosed valley” from Scottish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Camden?
Camden has Scottish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Winding valley, enclosed valley”.
How popular is Camden?
Camden ranked #205 in 2025 — given to 1,722 babies that year.
When was Camden most popular?
Camden peaked in 2013 with 3,897 babies registered that year.
Is Camden a boy or girl name?
Camden is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Camdens in registered births are male.
Is the name Camden rising or falling in popularity?
Camden has risen 1356 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1561 in 2020 to #205 in 2025.
How long has Camden been recorded?
Camden appears in birth records across 83 years — from 1915 through 2025.