Campbell
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Campbell since 1881 — 13,514 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Campbell
Campbell is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #617 in 2025 with 474 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 13,514 American babies have been named Campbell — about 54% girls and 46% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 811 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Campbell stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Campbell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 474 | #617 | 337 | #764 |
| 2024 | 273 | #955 | 251 | #923 |
| 2023 | 216 | #1,127 | 212 | #1,031 |
| 2022 | 198 | #1,221 | 214 | #1,034 |
| 2021 | 210 | #1,162 | 205 | #1,046 |
| 2020 | 195 | #1,190 | 165 | #1,166 |
| 2019 | 190 | #1,233 | 143 | #1,296 |
| 2018 | 200 | #1,193 | 159 | #1,193 |
| 2017 | 223 | #1,124 | 179 | #1,091 |
| 2016 | 226 | #1,119 | 179 | #1,097 |
| 2015 | 225 | #1,132 | 138 | #1,290 |
| 2014 | 238 | #1,075 | 173 | #1,104 |
| 2013 | 280 | #913 | 154 | #1,170 |
| 2012 | 304 | #877 | 149 | #1,203 |
| 2011 | 276 | #935 | 148 | #1,194 |
| 2010 | 360 | #758 | 188 | #1,031 |
| 2009 | 396 | #733 | 147 | #1,222 |
| 2008 | 387 | #760 | 165 | #1,111 |
| 2007 | 392 | #743 | 148 | #1,188 |
| 2006 | 435 | #663 | 177 | #1,033 |
| 2005 | 389 | #703 | 186 | #937 |
| 2004 | 318 | #797 | 164 | #1,008 |
| 2003 | 260 | #914 | 164 | #976 |
| 2002 | 197 | #1,078 | 143 | #1,061 |
| 2001 | 135 | #1,404 | 142 | #1,035 |
| 2000 | 48 | #2,952 | 128 | #1,097 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,011 | 57 | #1,605 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,381 | 12 | #4,445 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,087 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,183 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,375 |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #3,897 |
| 1965 | — | — | 12 | #2,384 |
| 1960 | — | — | 12 | #2,442 |
| 1955 | — | — | 10 | #2,591 |
| 1950 | — | — | 16 | #1,888 |
| 1945 | — | — | 16 | #1,706 |
| 1940 | — | — | 6 | #3,180 |
| 1935 | — | — | 9 | #2,555 |
| 1930 | — | — | 15 | #1,978 |
| 1925 | — | — | 17 | #1,943 |
| 1920 | — | — | 18 | #1,897 |
| 1915 | — | — | 20 | #1,562 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | 6 | #1,117 |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 8 | #710 |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Campbell
- Campbell Scott Actor · b. 1961
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Campbell mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Campbell in 2025?
Campbell ranked #617 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 474 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Campbell?
13,514 babies have been named Campbell in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Campbell most popular?
Campbell peaked in 2025, when 811 newborns received the name.
Is Campbell a boy or girl name?
Campbell is used for both: about 54% of babies named Campbell have been girls and 46% boys.
Is the name Campbell rising or falling?
Campbell is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Campbell?
Well-known people named Campbell include Campbell Scott (actor).