Unisex · #12,120 in 2026

Camber

Current Rank
#12,120
Peak Rank
#5,310 (2014)
Total Babies
545
5-Yr Trend
-36%
👧 Girl peak #5,310 (545 total)
👦 Boy peak #7,537 (41 total)
👧As Girl Name
1979
First Year
2024
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#5310
Peak Rank
545
Total Count
45
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2013
First Year
2024
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#7537
Peak Rank
41
Total Count
5
Years Active

The Story of Camber

As a girl name

Camber first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1979, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 25 Cambers were born — ranking #5,310 that year. As of 2026, Camber ranks #12,120 for girls with 7 births, falling sharply (-36%). In total, more than 545 Cambers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Camber first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2013, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 10 Cambers were born — ranking #7,537 that year. As of 2026, Camber ranks #8,947 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 41 Cambers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Camber

Phonetically similar names — useful when Camber is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Camber

What does the name Camber mean?
Camber is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Camber in 2026?
In 2026, Camber ranks #12,120 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Camber most popular?
Camber reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #5,310 that year with 25 babies given the name.
Is Camber a unisex name?
Yes — Camber is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 93% of Cambers assigned female and 7% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Camber?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Camber include Toki, Vidette, Jacqline. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Camber

Camber is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 545 births in the dataset. Camber's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #5,310. Use the chart and map above to compare Camber's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.