Campbell
Boy name · #764 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Campbell? In official American birth records, Campbell has been tracked continuously since 1881, giving it 144 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 337 baby boys were named Campbell, placing it at #764 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1287, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 5,341 boys born in 2025 was named Campbell.
Babies named Campbell per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 144-year story
Campbell first appears in the Social Security records in 1881, when 5 boys received the name. Its all-time peak is essentially right now: 2025, with 337 babies and a rank of #763. Names at their peak can keep climbing — or be one trend cycle from the long slide that eventually hits most popular names. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Campbell against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Campbell in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Campbell is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Campbell is most common
Geography matters for names, and Campbell is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Campbell is most common in AL (0.6 per 1,000), SC (0.6 per 1,000), TN (0.5 per 1,000), KY (0.5 per 1,000), NC (0.4 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Campbell is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Campbell
Statistically, parents drawn to Campbell tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kyrell, Kentrell, Yisroel, Rockwell, and Dashiell.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Campbell | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 337 | #763 |
| 2024 | 251 | #922 |
| 2023 | 212 | #1031 |
| 2022 | 214 | #1032 |
| 2021 | 205 | #1046 |
| 2020 | 165 | #1166 |
| 2019 | 143 | #1296 |
| 2018 | 159 | #1193 |
| 2017 | 179 | #1090 |
| 2016 | 179 | #1096 |
| 2015 | 138 | #1287 |
| 2014 | 173 | #1102 |
| 2013 | 154 | #1169 |
| 2012 | 149 | #1202 |
| 2011 | 148 | #1193 |
| 2010 | 188 | #1031 |
| 2009 | 147 | #1218 |
| 2008 | 165 | #1111 |
| 2007 | 148 | #1188 |
| 2006 | 177 | #1033 |
| 2005 | 186 | #937 |
| 2004 | 164 | #1007 |
| 2003 | 164 | #975 |
| 2002 | 143 | #1060 |
| 2001 | 142 | #1035 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Campbell?
In official American birth records, the name Campbell first appeared in 1881 (over 144 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Campbell a popular boy name?
Campbell ranked #764 among boys in 2025 with 337 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1287.
When was the name Campbell most popular?
Campbell peaked in 2025, when 337 American boys received the name (ranked #763 that year). That peak is current — the name is at or near its all-time high right now.
How rare is the name Campbell?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 5,341 newborn American boys was named Campbell. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.