Camden

Meaning of Camden

From the winding valley or enclosed valley.

Camden has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Camden

Camden has cooled off, slipping to #205 in 2025, down from a peak of #99 in 2013.

Notable people named Camden

• Camden Toy
  American actor and performer
• Camden Cox
  British singer and songwriter
• Camden Garcia
  American baseball player
• Camden Murphy
  American stock car driver
• Camden Miller
  American mixed martial artist

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Questions about the name Camden

What does the name Camden mean?

Camden means from the winding valley or enclosed valley, and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Camden a boy's or a girl's name?

Camden is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Camden?

In 2025, Camden ranked #205 for boys, down from #193 the year before.

When was Camden most popular?

Camden peaked at #99 in 2013.