Camden is a unisex name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English words "camp" meaning "enclosure" and "denu" meaning "valley". Camden was originally a surname and became a given name in the 19th century. It gained popularity in the United States in the 1990s and has since become a popular name for boys and girls. Famous people with the name Camden include American football player Camden Brateanu and British actor Camden Toy.
Camden rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)
- Rank 171. Emiliano
- Rank 172. Messiah
- Rank 173. Gavin
- Rank 174. Maddox
- Rank 175. Camden
- Rank 176. Hayden
- Rank 177. Leon
- Rank 178. Antonio
- Rank 179. Justin
Nicknames for Camden
| Cam | kam | Shortened version of the full name |
| Cami | kam-ee | Feminine version of Cam |
| Cade | kayd | A play on the letters in Camden |
| Cammy | kam-ee | A cute and affectionate nickname |
| Den | den | Shortened version of the first syllable of the name |
| Denny | den-ee | A variation of Den |
| Camdawg | kam-dawg | A playful and informal nickname |
| Cams | kamz | A shortened and informal version of Cam |
Famous people named Camden
| Sorry, but there are not many famous people named Camden. However, here are a few: | ||
| Camden Toy | Actor | Known for his work on the TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, where he played several different characters including a demon named "The Gentleman". |
| Camden Scott | Musician | Known for his work as a singer-songwriter and guitarist in the indie rock band Twin Ponies. |
| Camden Murphy | NASCAR driver | Known for competing in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series. |
| Camden Steele | Adult film actor | Known for his work in the adult film industry. |
Fictional character called Camden from pop culture
| Camden McCallister | The Secret Circle | Camden McCallister is a character from the TV show 'The Secret Circle'. He is a witch and a member of the Chance Harbor Circle. |
| Camden "Campbell" Saunders | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Camden "Campbell" Saunders is a character from the TV show 'Degrassi: The Next Generation'. He is a musician and a student at Degrassi Community School. |
| Camden "Cam" Gigandet | Twilight | Camden "Cam" Gigandet is an actor who played the role of James in the movie 'Twilight'. James is a vampire and a tracker. |
| Camden LaFayette | True Blood | Camden LaFayette is a character from the TV show 'True Blood'. He is a werewolf and a member of the Shreveport pack. |
| Camden "Cam" Wexler | She's the Man | Camden "Cam" Wexler is a character from the movie 'She's the Man'. He is a soccer player and the love interest of the main character, Viola. |
| Camden "Cam" Calloway | Survivor's Remorse | Camden "Cam" Calloway is a character from the TV show 'Survivor's Remorse'. He is a professional basketball player and the main character of the show. |
Frequently Asked Questions about Camden
| What is the origin of the name Camden? | The name Camden is of English origin. |
| What is the meaning of the name Camden? | The name Camden means "winding valley. |
| Is Camden a popular name? | Yes, Camden has become increasingly popular in recent years. |
| Is Camden a unisex name? | Yes, Camden is considered a unisex name. |
| What are some famous people with the name Camden? | There are no notable people with the first name Camden, but it is a popular surname. |
| What are some variations of the name Camden? | Some variations of the name Camden include Camdyn and Camron. |
| What is the nickname for Camden? | Common nicknames for Camden include Cam and Cammy. |