Cambria Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Cambria has Latin origins and refers to Wales, derived from the Welsh word Cymry meaning fellow countrymen. It has evolved from Cymry to Cambria in English. The name is associated with Welsh culture, carries a romantic connotation, and has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century during a revival of interest in Welsh identity.
The name Cambria is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Cambria has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Cambria' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11867th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4342nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2287th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1308th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1219th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Cambria' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cambria"
Pronunciation
/ˈkæm.bri.ə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name 'Cambria' derives from the Latin term for Wales, which itself comes from the Welsh word 'Cymry', meaning 'fellow countrymen'.
Meaning
Wales
Language Evolution
Cymry (Welsh), Cambria (Latin), Cambria (English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 19th century, especially during the Romantic period when there was a renewed interest in Welsh culture and identity.
Variants & Derivatives
Cymry, Camber, Cambric
Modern Popularity & Image
Cambria is perceived as a poetic and romantic name, often associated with Welsh heritage and culture.
Famous People
Cambria Hebert (author), Cambria Joy (YouTuber)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cambria"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Cambria"
"Cambria" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11867th of 12526 | 6 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4342nd of 19264 | 214 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2287th of 27321 | 825 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1308th of 35406 | 2,663 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1219th of 30306 | 2,402 |
Regional Popularity of "Cambria" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Cambria" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
44.81% 1812th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
93.65% 4191st/4475 |
91.20% 4737th/5194 |
21.18% 1338th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
31.25% 1432nd/4582 |
42.47% 2193rd/5164 |
26.36% 1928th/7313 |
11.18% 834th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
30.37% 1210th/3984 |
35.35% 1586th/4487 |
24.05% 1641st/6822 |
13.54% 850th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Cambria"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cambria" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.