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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KAM-ee //ˈkæmi//
Origin: English; diminutive of Cameron
Meaning: English: Crooked nose; Scottish: Bent nose
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Cammie is a diminutive form of the name Camilla, which has its roots in the Latin word "camillus," meaning "attendant" or "acolyte." The name Camilla was popularized in ancient Rome and has been associated with various historical and mythological figures, including the warrior maiden in Virgil's "Aeneid," who was known for her swiftness and strength. The transition of Camilla into Cammie likely occurred in the 19th century, as English-speaking cultures began to adopt and adapt names for more informal or affectionate use.
Throughout history, the name Camilla has been borne by several notable figures, including Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and has appeared in various literary works. The name gained prominence in the English-speaking world through its use in classical literature and its adoption by early Christian saints, particularly Saint Camillus de Lellis, a 16th-century priest known for his work in healthcare and the founding of the Camillians, a religious order dedicated to the care of the sick.
Cammie, as a derivative, carries with it the connotations of its root name, often evoking a sense of warmth and familiarity. The use of diminutives in various cultures often reflects affection or endearment, and Cammie serves as a softer, more approachable version of Camilla.
The name has also been associated with various cultural representations in literature and media, contributing to its resonance as a name that embodies both strength and nurturing qualities.
Famous people named Cammie
In this section, you will find notable people named Cammie. 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 Cammie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Cammie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Cammie Dunaway is a business executive best known for her roles at Yahoo!, Nintendo, and as the Chief Marketing Officer at KidZania.
Cammie McGovern is an author best known for her novels such as Say What You Will, A Step Toward Falling, and the Cooper and Packrat series.
Fictional characters named Cammie
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Cammie Morgan is a fictional character from the book series Gallagher Girls by Ally Carter. She is a student at a secret spy school for girls, known for her skills in espionage and her journey of self-discovery.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Cammie. 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.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cammie was first seen in the United States in 1881.
Cammie has ranked as high as #950 nationally, which occurred in 1968, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Michigan, North Carolina, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Cammie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Cammie 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 Cammie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Cammie (2006)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
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 Cammie.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2002 | 41 |
| 2001 | 39 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 1998 | 42 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1994 | 30 |
| 1993 | 37 |
| 1992 | 39 |
| 1991 | 37 |
| 1990 | 40 |
| 1989 | 45 |
| 1988 | 33 |
| 1987 | 41 |
| 1986 | 63 |
| 1985 | 58 |
| 1984 | 45 |
| 1983 | 52 |
| 1982 | 66 |
| 1981 | 70 |
| 1980 | 57 |
| 1979 | 63 |
| 1978 | 59 |
| 1977 | 48 |
| 1976 | 55 |
| 1975 | 63 |
| 1974 | 67 |
| 1973 | 64 |
| 1972 | 72 |
| 1971 | 95 |
| 1970 | 125 |
| 1969 | 95 |
| 1968 | 145 |
| 1967 | 92 |
| 1966 | 83 |
| 1965 | 68 |
| 1964 | 87 |
| 1963 | 81 |
| 1962 | 64 |
| 1961 | 56 |
| 1960 | 62 |
| 1959 | 62 |
| 1958 | 49 |
| 1957 | 36 |
| 1956 | 23 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1954 | 22 |
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1952 | 19 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1936 | 15 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1926 | 16 |
| 1925 | 12 |
| 1924 | 20 |
| 1923 | 25 |
| 1922 | 14 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1920 | 17 |
| 1919 | 17 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1915 | 19 |
| 1914 | 22 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1910 | 16 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1902 | 13 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1900 | 11 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1896 | 12 |
| 1895 | 9 |
| 1894 | 9 |
| 1893 | 12 |
| 1892 | 9 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1889 | 8 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1887 | 10 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1882 | 7 |
| 1881 | 7 |