Cambria
Learned borrowing from Medieval Latin Cambria, from Middle Welsh Kymry, from Proto-Brythonic *kömrüɣ, plural of *kömroɣ.
Every Cambria since 1963 — 6,206 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cambria
Cambria is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,993 in 2025 with 96 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 6,206 American babies have been named Cambria. Its peak came in 2012, when 275 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cambria stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cambria year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 96 | #1,993 |
| 2024 | 121 | #1,685 |
| 2023 | 131 | #1,596 |
| 2022 | 162 | #1,407 |
| 2021 | 186 | #1,259 |
| 2020 | 179 | #1,262 |
| 2019 | 183 | #1,268 |
| 2018 | 207 | #1,162 |
| 2017 | 232 | #1,093 |
| 2016 | 230 | #1,109 |
| 2015 | 262 | #1,021 |
| 2014 | 263 | #1,001 |
| 2013 | 247 | #1,009 |
| 2012 | 275 | #933 |
| 2011 | 273 | #945 |
| 2010 | 241 | #1,036 |
| 2009 | 265 | #1,001 |
| 2008 | 254 | #1,031 |
| 2007 | 202 | #1,231 |
| 2006 | 154 | #1,452 |
| 2005 | 127 | #1,600 |
| 2004 | 139 | #1,459 |
| 2003 | 119 | #1,617 |
| 2002 | 114 | #1,626 |
| 2001 | 121 | #1,534 |
| 2000 | 85 | #1,971 |
| 1995 | 69 | #1,985 |
| 1990 | 47 | #2,529 |
| 1985 | 29 | #3,094 |
| 1980 | 32 | #2,807 |
| 1975 | 17 | #3,791 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,155 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cambria mean?
Learned borrowing from Medieval Latin Cambria, from Middle Welsh Kymry, from Proto-Brythonic *kömrüɣ, plural of *kömroɣ.
How popular is the name Cambria in 2025?
Cambria ranked #1,993 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 96 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cambria?
6,206 babies have been named Cambria in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cambria most popular?
Cambria peaked in 2012, when 275 newborns received the name.
Is Cambria a boy or girl name?
Cambria is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cambria rising or falling?
Cambria is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.