Campbell

Campbell - A very unique male name

Campbell appeared on the charts for the first time in 1991 on position #2777. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Campbell and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Campbell? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Campbell. The baby boy name Campbell was given to 299 baby boys in 2025, ranking #750 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 4,904 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Campbell peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 750.

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Campbell is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Campbell is currently topping the baby name charts in Montana at position #237 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,605.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Campbell is where you live.

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Campbell origin and meaning

Scottish, transferred surname

From Gaelic cam béal, 'crooked mouth' — the nickname behind one of Scotland's great clan surnames

Campbell is a famous Scottish clan surname, traditionally explained from Gaelic words for a crooked or wry mouth, originally a nickname for an ancestor. As a boys' first name it is a recent American surname-style choice, first appearing in 1991 and reaching its peak in 2025.

Attested etymology

Campbell is a 8 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Campbell, pop culture references for the name Campbell and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

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We've found the following names that sound similar to Campbell, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Campbell

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Campbell a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Campbell?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KAM-bul · /ˈkæmbəl/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: CamCamp

Famous bearers

• Campbell Scott — American actor, son of George C. Scott (b. 1961) Contemporary

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Campbell offers preppy surname style with Scottish roots — buttoned-up on paper, easily shortened to Cam in daily life.

Worth knowing

• The silent p surprises people: it is KAM-bul, not Camp-bell
• Also used for girls, so it reads increasingly unisex