How old is someone named Camden?
The average Camden is 13 years old.
Half of all living Camdens are between 8 and 18.
When was Camden popular?
Most of the Camdens in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2013 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 | 0 |
| 1920s | 33 | 0 |
| 1930s | 9 | 0 |
| 1940s | 25 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 33 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 70 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 137 | 130 |
| 1980s | 611 | 580 |
| 1990s | 2,757 | 2,700 |
| 2000s | 15,493 | 15,000 |
| 2010s | 30,984 | 31,000 |
| 2020s | 12,938 | 13,000 |
How many Camdens are still alive?
About 62,000 Camdens are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 63,000 babies named Camden since 1915.
Nearly every Camden ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Camden?
More than half of living Camdens are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 3%
- Gen Z 39%
- Gen Alpha 58%
Is Camden an old name?
No. Camden is one of the youngest names around: younger than 87 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Camden will be 29 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Camden a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 94% of living Camdens are men, and 6% are women.
The women average 16 and the men 13.
Names the same age as Camden
NAME TWIN
Camden's name twin is Carter. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Carter's age curve is the closest match to Camden's: 94% alike.
Other spellings: Kamden (12)
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Questions about the name Camden
How old is the average Camden?
The average Camden in the US is 13 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Camden?
About 62,000 Camdens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 63,000 babies given the name since 1915.
When was the name Camden most popular?
In 2013, when about 4,000 baby boys were named Camden.
Is Camden a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 58% of living Camdens are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this