Camilo Boy

Popularity: #513 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kah-MEE-loh //kəˈmiːloʊ//

Origin: Spanish; Italian

Meaning: Spanish: Helper; Italian: Attendant

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Camilo has its roots in the Latin name 'Camillus,' which is derived from the Etruscan word 'kamillos,' meaning 'attendant' or 'helper.' The term was historically used in ancient Rome to refer to a young boy who served as an acolyte in religious ceremonies, particularly in the context of the worship of the gods. As Latin evolved, 'Camillus' transitioned into various forms across different languages, eventually leading to the modern Spanish and Italian 'Camilo.' The name entered the English lexicon through the influence of these languages, particularly during the Renaissance when classical names were revived.

Historically, the name Camilo has been borne by notable figures, including Saint Camillus de Lellis, a 16th-century priest who founded the Camillians, a religious order dedicated to the care of the sick. His canonization in 1746 further solidified the name's significance within the Catholic Church, making it a popular choice among Christian families.

Additionally, the name appears in various literary works and historical texts, contributing to its cultural resonance. Culturally, Camilo is often associated with qualities of service, dedication, and compassion, reflecting its etymological roots connected to assistance and care.

The name has also inspired several diminutive forms, such as 'Cami' or 'Milo,' which have been used affectionately in various cultures. The enduring legacy of Camilo can be attributed to its historical associations with revered figures and its symbolic connotations of support and loyalty, making it a name of both personal and cultural significance.

Famous people named Camilo

In this section, you will find notable people named Camilo. 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 Camilo who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Camilo Cabello is a singer and songwriter best known for Havana, Señorita, and Don't Go Yet.

Camilo Sesto is a singer and songwriter best known for Amor Eterno, Vivir Así Es Morir de Amor, and El Amor de Mi Vida.

Camilo Villegas is a professional golfer best known for winning the 2008 BMW Championship, the 2010 Honda Classic, and the 2014 Wyndham Championship.

Camilo Cienfuegos is a revolutionary figure best known for his role in the Cuban Revolution and his leadership in the Rebel Army.

Fictional characters named Camilo

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Camilo Madrigal is a fictional character from the animated film Encanto. He is a shapeshifter who uses his ability to help his family and navigate the challenges they face.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Camilo, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MateoDiegoSantiagoAlejandroLuciaIsabella

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Camilo. 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.

CarlosEmilioJulioGabrielFelipeMarcoNicolásSamuel

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Camilo was first seen in the United States in 1909.

Camilo has ranked as high as #925 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Camilo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Camilo 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 Camilo 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 Camilo.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 503 503
2024 567 567
2023 629 629
2022 682 682
2021 454 454
2020 258 258
2019 256 256
2018 216 216
2017 224 224
2016 206 206
2015 217 217
2014 217 217
2013 196 196
2012 258 258
2011 194 194
2010 195 195
2009 229 229
2008 157 157
2007 157 157
2006 159 159
2005 150 150
2004 158 158
2003 114 114
2002 97 97
2001 110 110
2000 79 79
1999 73 73
1998 76 76
1997 71 71
1996 74 74
1995 63 63
1994 60 60
1993 64 64
1992 70 70
1991 52 52
1990 84 84
1989 62 62
1988 53 53
1987 57 57
1986 50 50
1985 56 56
1984 60 60
1983 46 46
1982 40 40
1981 34 34
1980 46 46
1979 27 27
1978 28 28
1977 37 37
1976 35 35
1975 25 25
1974 37 37
1973 25 25
1972 22 22
1971 33 33
1970 28 28
1969 18 18
1968 24 24
1967 26 26
1966 13 13
1965 17 17
1964 22 22
1963 13 13
1962 15 15
1961 19 19
1960 32 32
1959 14 14
1958 22 22
1957 14 14
1956 20 20
1955 14 14
1954 14 14
1953 23 23
1952 19 19
1951 11 11
1950 19 19
1949 14 14
1948 19 19
1947 19 19
1946 13 13
1945 9 9
1944 11 11
1943 18 18
1942 16 16
1941 9 9
1940 13 13
1939 7 7
1938 11 11
1937 11 11
1936 14 14
1935 16 16
1934 10 10
1933 10 10
1932 18 18
1931 13 13
1930 24 24
1929 17 17
1928 18 18
1927 19 19
1926 14 14
1925 21 21
1924 16 16
1923 10 10
1922 17 17
1921 21 21
1920 11 11
1919 12 12
1918 20 20
1917 15 15
1916 15 15
1915 13 13
1909 5 5

Top States for Camilo (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 119
22%
TX 93
17%
FL 50
9%
IL 29
5%
NY 21
4%
NJ 17
3%
NC 16
3%
CO 14
3%
MD 14
3%
AZ 13
2%
GA 13
2%
IN 12
2%
WA 12
2%
PA 11
2%
MA 10
2%
OH 10
2%
SC 8
1%
DC 8
1%
NV 7
1%
VA 7
1%
OR 7
1%
NE 6
1%
TN 6
1%
MI 6
1%
ID 5
1%
CT 5
1%
KS 5
1%
OK 5
1%
IA 5
1%