Camden: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KAM-duhn · 2 syllables
Camden means “enclosure; valley”, from English.
From Old English campas (“enclosure”) + denu (“valley”).
- Meaning
- enclosure; valley
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- KAM-duhn
- US rank (2025)
- #205
- US babies a year
- about 2,596 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Camden?
Camden was the #205 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,873 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 39% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #205 |
| Scotland | #599 |
| Canada | #643 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named Camden?
Half of US adults named Camden are older than 22; most are between 18 and 36. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Camden
What does the name Camden mean?
Camden means “enclosure; valley”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Camden?
Camden is pronounced KAM-duhn.
How popular is the name Camden?
Camden was the #205 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,873 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 39% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Camden?
Half of US adults named Camden are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 36.