boy's name
Camil
kah-MEEL (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 2,992
France
#626
2025 births
Camil is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Peaked in France in 2017, when 165 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 8,421 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Camil Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 25 |
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 195 |
| 2000s | 575 |
| 2010s | 1,310 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 515 |
How Popular Is Camil?
In 2025, Camil was given to 70 babies in France, ranking #626 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Camil Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Camil Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Câmil | Câmil is a rare spelling of Camil, written with a circumflex and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Camil
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Camil Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Camil over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Camil
- French kah-MEEL
Sibling Names for Camil
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Camil — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Camil
How popular is the name Camil?
In 2025, Camil was given to 70 babies in France, ranking #626 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Camil a girl's or a boy's name?
Camil is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Camil?
Camil has 2 syllables.
When was Camil most popular?
Camil peaked in 2017, when 165 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Camil a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Camil currently ranks #626 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.