Cambria Girl

Popularity: #852 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KAM-bree-uh /ˈkæm.bri.ə/

Origin: Latin; Welsh

Meaning: Latin: 'from Wales'; Welsh: 'Wales'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Cambria has its roots in the Latin word "Cambria," which was used to refer to Wales. This term is derived from the Welsh word "Cymru," meaning "Wales" itself.

The etymology reflects the historical identity of the Welsh people and their language, which has been spoken in the region for centuries. The transition from Welsh to Latin and then to English occurred during the Roman occupation of Britain, which began in the first century AD and lasted until the early fifth century.

The name Cambria thus carries a geographical significance, linking it to the ancient land and its cultural heritage. Historically, the term Cambria has been used in various literary and historical contexts.

It appears in works from the Middle Ages, where it was often associated with the romanticized view of Wales and its rugged landscapes. The name gained further prominence during the 16th century, particularly with the rise of Welsh nationalism and the interest in the Welsh language and culture.

Notable figures in Welsh history, such as the poet Dafydd ap Gwilym in the 14th century, contributed to the cultural significance of the name, as they celebrated Welsh identity and heritage through their works. Culturally, Cambria evokes a sense of pride and connection to Welsh history and folklore.

It symbolizes the resilience of the Welsh people and their enduring traditions. The name is often associated with themes of beauty and nature, reflecting the picturesque landscapes of Wales.

Additionally, the name has been used in various artistic and literary works, further cementing its place in the cultural consciousness. While diminutive forms of the name are less common, the connection to Wales remains a significant aspect of its identity, highlighting the importance of place and heritage in the understanding of personal names.

Famous people named Cambria

In this section, you will find notable people named Cambria. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Cambria who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Cambria who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Cambria Hebert is an author best known for the Haunting Love series, the Death Escorts series, and the Take It Off series.

Cambria Joy is a social media influencer and YouTuber best known for her lifestyle and beauty content.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Cambria. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cambria was first seen in the United States in 1963.

Cambria has ranked as high as #1735 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Utah, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Cambria has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Cambria is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Cambria was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Cambria.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 96 96
2024 121 121
2023 131 131
2022 162 162
2021 186 186
2020 179 179
2019 183 183
2018 207 207
2017 232 232
2016 230 230
2015 262 262
2014 263 263
2013 247 247
2012 275 275
2011 273 273
2010 241 241
2009 265 265
2008 254 254
2007 202 202
2006 154 154
2005 127 127
2004 139 139
2003 119 119
2002 114 114
2001 121 121
2000 85 85
1999 110 110
1998 95 95
1997 89 89
1996 69 69
1995 69 69
1994 65 65
1993 82 82
1992 60 60
1991 55 55
1990 47 47
1989 44 44
1988 50 50
1987 65 65
1986 39 39
1985 29 29
1984 44 44
1983 34 34
1982 33 33
1981 40 40
1980 32 32
1979 30 30
1978 14 14
1977 20 20
1976 18 18
1975 17 17
1974 14 14
1973 12 12
1972 21 21
1971 13 13
1970 6 6
1969 5 5
1968 6 6
1967 5 5
1963 6 6

Top States for Cambria (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 18
31%
TX 10
17%
PA 8
14%
FL 7
12%
CO 5
9%
MO 5
9%
OH 5
9%