At a glance
- In short
- Camera is a unique and modern name for baby girls, with English origin and variations like Cam and Cammie. Despite its rarity, it exudes a sense of uniqueness and modernity.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2006 (#17,168)
- Babies in 2006
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #4,238 in 1994
- First recorded
- 1976
Meaning of Camera
Camera is a unique and modern name for baby girls. The origin of the name Camera is English. Variations of the name include Cam and Cammie. While not a widely popular name, there have been occurrences in the United States over the years. In 2006, there were 5 newborns given the name Camera, ranking at 17,168 in popularity. The name has had fluctuating popularity throughout the years, with its highest rank being 4,238 in 1994. Despite its rarity, Camera exudes a sense of uniqueness and modernity that may appeal to parents searching for a distinctive and memorable name for their daughter.
How to pronounce Camera
English
- Pronounced KAM-er-uh /ˈkæmərə/
Popularity of Camera in the U.S.
Camera was last recorded in the U.S. in 2006, ranked #17,168 with 5 babies. It peaked at #4,238 in 1994. It first appears in the records in 1976.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1976–2006 11 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 17,168 | back (not recorded in 2001–2005) |
| 2000 | 7 | 11,801 | ▼ 2,322 |
| 1999 | 9 | 9,479 | back (not recorded in 1997–1998) |
| 1996 | 6 | 11,807 | ▼ 4,766 |
| 1995 | 12 | 7,041 | ▼ 2,803 |
| 1994 | 24 | 4,238 | ▲ 968 |
| 1993 | 18 | 5,206 | ▲ 4,285 |
| 1992 | 8 | 9,491 | back (not recorded in 1990–1991) |
| 1989 | 5 | 12,362 | ▼ 3,118 |
| 1988 | 7 | 9,244 | back (not recorded in 1977–1987) |
| 1976 | 5 | 9,284 | new |
Notable people named Camera
- Camera Chatham Bartolotta is an American Republican politician serving as Pennsylvania state senator for the 46th district.