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

Campbell is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 5,877 recorded births.

When was Campbell most popular?

Campbell reached its peak popularity in 2006 with 435 births that year. It is currently ranked #951 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Campbell?

Campbell is currently ranked #951 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 6,826 babies since 1989.

Campbell

A familiar Scottish Gaelic name with steady appeal.

Girl's name| Also boysScottish GaelicRising fast Also a pet name

#951▲ 176in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A characteristical surname from Scottish Gaelic.

Campbell is a boy's and girl's baby name of Scottish Gaelic origin, from the Gaelic Caimbeul, meaning "crooked mouth" or "wry mouth," likely a nickname for an ancestor. The Campbell clan is one of the most powerful and historically significant in Scottish history.

Campbell as a given name carries the full weight of Scottish Highland heritage — clan loyalty, rugged landscape, and centuries of history. It has been growing in the United States as parents discover Scottish clan names with both strong sound and genuine historical roots.

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Popularity Over Time

Campbell was #797 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #951, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Campbell
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,092	#1130	▼
2010s	2,522	#1036	▼
2000s	2,957	#1075	▲
1990s	250	#5158	▲
1980s	5	#12662	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Campbell
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	273	#951	+57 (26.4%)
2023	216	#1127	+18 (9.1%)
2022	198	#1219	-12 (-5.7%)
2021	210	#1162	+15 (7.7%)
2020	195	#1189	+5 (2.6%)
2019	190	#1233	-10 (-5.0%)
2018	200	#1193	-23 (-10.3%)
2017	223	#1124	-3 (-1.3%)
2016	226	#1119	+1 (0.4%)
2015	225	#1132	-13 (-5.5%)
2014	238	#1075	-42 (-15.0%)
2013	280	#913	-24 (-7.9%)
2012	304	#877	+28 (10.1%)
2011	276	#935	-84 (-23.3%)
2010	360	#758	-36 (-9.1%)
2009	396	#733	+9 (2.3%)
2008	387	#760	-5 (-1.3%)
2007	392	#743	-43 (-9.9%)
2006	435	#663	+46 (11.8%)
2005	389	#703	+71 (22.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Campbell as a Boy's Name

Campbell is a true unisex name. As a boy's name, it has 5,877 recorded births since 1881.

#922

Current rank

5,877

Total births

2024

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Campbell be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Campbell is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #951. As a boy's name, it ranks #922.

Campbell has two lives

Campbell, the baby name

#951girls

6,826 babies

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Campbell, the pet name

#1763pet name

57 pets

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1989–2024) · Methodology