Kamille Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kamille is a name of French origin, derived from the Latin Camillus, meaning 'young ceremonial attendant'. Its language path evolved from Latin to French and into modern English. The name embodies traits of elegance and sophistication. There is no biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Kamille is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Kamille has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, too falling 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, 'Kamille' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8106th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3979th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2383rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1492nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1272nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kamille' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kamille"
Pronunciation
/kæˈmiːl/
Origin
French
Etymology
Kamille is derived from the French name Camille, which has its roots in the Latin name Camillus, meaning 'young ceremonial attendant'.
Meaning
young ceremonial attendant
Language Evolution
Camillus (Latin), Camille (French), Kamille (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Kamille gained popularity in the 20th century as a variant of Camille, particularly in French-speaking countries and later in English-speaking regions.
Variants & Derivatives
Camille, Kamil, Kamila
Modern Popularity & Image
Kamille is perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with creativity and charm.
Famous People
Kamille (British singer-songwriter), Kamille (French actress)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kamille"
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 "Kamille"
"Kamille" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 23106th of 23106 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8106th of 12526 | 32 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3979th of 19264 | 247 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2383rd of 27321 | 778 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1492nd of 35406 | 2,235 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1272nd of 30306 | 2,246 |
Regional Popularity of "Kamille" 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 "Kamille" 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) |
- | - | - |
87.17% 3525th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
69.91% 2576th/3685 |
60.65% 2714th/4475 |
63.21% 3283rd/5194 |
27.77% 1754th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
32.39% 1484th/4582 |
38.38% 1982nd/5164 |
17.71% 1295th/7313 |
23.69% 1768th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
34.84% 1388th/3984 |
39.65% 1779th/4487 |
13.78% 940th/6822 |
30.40% 1908th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kamille"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kamille" 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.