gender neutral
Campbell
crooked mouth, wry-mouthed
About Campbell
Campbell brings a heritage-rich sensibility to modern naming choices, combining traditional gravitas with contemporary accessibility. This name suggests stability and reliability, qualities that form a strong foundation for any child's identity. The double consonant in the middle gives the name visual weight and substance, while the familiar ending makes it approachable. Campbell evokes associations with both pastoral landscapes and urban sophistication, offering versatility in the impressions it creates. It's particularly well-suited for families who value names with historical significance that don't feel antiquated. The name provides an excellent framework for a child to develop their own identity, neither constraining nor overwhelming. Strong enough to stand alone yet flexible enough to pair well with various middle names and surnames.
Popularity of the Name Campbell
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | #886 | |||
| 1882 | #767 | |||
| 1885 | #710 | |||
| 1891 | #858 | |||
| 1893 | #927 | |||
| 1899 | #950 | |||
| 2003 | #975 | #568 | #109 | #835 |
| 2005 | #937 | #479 | #140 | #768 |
| 2024 | #923 | |||
| 2025 | #764 | |||
| 1997 | #461 | #112 | #890 | |
| 1998 | #555 | #80 | #934 | |
| 1999 | #448 | #79 | #666 | |
| 2000 | #496 | #86 | #731 | |
| 2001 | #548 | #101 | #685 | |
| 2002 | #516 | #91 | #673 | |
| 2004 | #492 | #109 | ||
| 2006 | #628 | #111 | #704 | |
| 2007 | #592 | #171 | ||
| 2008 | #694 | #143 | #960 | |
| 2009 | #579 | #166 | #801 | |
| 2010 | #687 | #202 | ||
| 2011 | #764 | #252 | ||
| 2012 | #790 | #301 | ||
| 2013 | #702 | #244 | #830 | |
| 2014 | #855 | #370 | ||
| 2015 | #990 | |||
| 2016 | #806 | #376 | ||
| 2017 | #827 | |||
| 2019 | #962 | |||
| 2023 | #997 | |||
| 1946 | #190 | |||
| 1947 | #184 | |||
| 1949 | #199 | |||
| 1951 | #187 | |||
| 1953 | #186 | |||
| 1954 | #181 | |||
| 1956 | #185 | |||
| 1957 | #195 | |||
| 1959 | #205 | |||
| 1960 | #187 | |||
| 1961 | #168 | |||
| 1962 | #200 | |||
| 1963 | #170 | |||
| 1964 | #175 | |||
| 1965 | #185 | |||
| 1966 | #174 | |||
| 1967 | #171 | |||
| 1968 | #171 | |||
| 1969 | #150 | |||
| 1970 | #137 | |||
| 1971 | #122 | |||
| 1972 | #125 | |||
| 1973 | #132 | |||
| 1974 | #135 | |||
| 1975 | #133 | |||
| 1976 | #137 | |||
| 1977 | #141 | |||
| 1978 | #145 | |||
| 1979 | #181 | |||
| 1980 | #131 | |||
| 1981 | #165 | |||
| 1982 | #169 | |||
| 1983 | #163 | |||
| 1984 | #202 | |||
| 1985 | #161 | |||
| 1986 | #104 | |||
| 1987 | #134 | |||
| 1988 | #194 | |||
| 1989 | #160 | |||
| 1990 | #145 | |||
| 1991 | #103 | |||
| 1992 | #148 | |||
| 1993 | #94 | #810 | ||
| 1994 | #121 | #967 | ||
| 1995 | #88 | |||
| 1996 | #87 | #945 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Campbell
- Camble
- Camell
- Cambell
- Cambeul
Names Similar to Campbell
Nicknames for Campbell
- Cam
- Camp
- Bell
- CB
Famous People Named Campbell
| Campbell Scott | American actor and director |
| Campbell Brown | American television news reporter |
| Campbell Soup | nicknamed "Soup" - Former American professional baseball player |
| Campbell Walsh | British slalom canoeist and Olympian |
| Campbell Gillies | Scottish jockey |
| Campbell Macpherson | Australian rugby league player |
| Campbell Hatton | British professional boxer |
| Campbell McLaren | American mixed martial arts promoter |
| Campbell Gray | Canadian television personality |
| Campbell McComas | Australian actor |
| Campbell Forsyth | Scottish footballer |
| Campbell Johnson | New Zealand cricketer |
| Campbell Singer | British film producer |
| Campbell Armstrong | Scottish author |
| Campbell Webster | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Campbell Morrison | Scottish footballer |
| Campbell MacRae | Scottish actor |
| Campbell Kirby | Australian sailor and coach |
| Campbell Mayne | Australian rules footballer |
Characters Named Campbell
| Campbell Alexander | Character in the novel "Winger" by Andrew Smith |
| Campbell Chase | Character in the film "Camp Rock" |
| Campbell "Cam" Tucker | Character in the TV show "Modern Family" |
| Campbell "Cam" Green | Character in the book "One of Us Is Lying" by Karen M. McManus |
| Campbell "Soup" Campbell | Character in the graphic novel "Blankets" by Craig Thompson |
| Campbell "Cam" Lawson | Character in the TV show "Hollyoaks" |
| Campbell "Cam" Henry | Character in the TV show "Star-Crossed" |
| Campbell Carpenter | Character in the film "Zodiac" |
| Campbell "Cam" MacArthur | Character in the book "Saving June" by Hannah Harrington |
| Campbell "Cam" Stiles | Character in the TV show "Finding Carter" |
| Campbell "Soup" Soupert | Character in the film "Remember the Night" |
| Campbell Pryde | Character in the novel "The Iron Ring" by Lloyd Alexander |
| Campbell "Soup" Poopdeck | Character in the animated series "Popeye" |
| Campbell Saunders | Character in the TV show "Total Drama" |
| Campbell "Cam" Faulkner | Character in the film "If I Stay" |
| Campbell Bain | Character in the TV show "Young Dracula" |
| Campbell "Soup" Mcdonald | Character in the film "Just My Luck" |
| Campbell "Cam" Delacorte | Character in the book "The Selection" by Kiera Cass |
| Campbell "Soup" Morton | Character in the film "The Knockout" |