How old is someone named Campbell?
The average Campbell is 16 years old.
Half of all living Campbells are between 7 and 21.
When was Campbell popular?
Campbell is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2025. 811 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 17 | 0 |
| 1910s | 152 | 0 |
| 1920s | 190 | 0 |
| 1930s | 95 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 131 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 106 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 93 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 91 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 108 | 100 |
| 1990s | 890 | 870 |
| 2000s | 4,521 | 4,500 |
| 2010s | 4,132 | 4,100 |
| 2020s | 2,950 | 2,900 |
How many Campbells are still alive?
About 13,000 Campbells are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 14,000 babies named Campbell since 1881.
Nearly every Campbell ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Campbell?
About half of living Campbells are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 1%
- Gen X 1%
- Millennial 4%
- Gen Z 49%
- Gen Alpha 44%
Is Campbell an old name?
No. Campbell is one of the youngest names around: younger than 81 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Campbell will be 27 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Campbell a boy or girl name?
Both. 57% of living Campbells are women and 43% are men.
The women average 14 and the men 18.
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Campbell's name twin is Laney. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Laney's age curve is the closest match to Campbell's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Campbell
How old is the average Campbell?
The average Campbell in the US is 16 years old. The median is 15, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Campbell?
About 13,000 Campbells are alive in the US today, out of roughly 14,000 babies given the name since 1881.
When was the name Campbell most popular?
In 2025, when about 810 baby girls were named Campbell.
Is Campbell a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 49% of living Campbells, but the name spans several generations.
Is Campbell a boy or girl name?
Both. 57% of living Campbells are women and 43% are men. The women average 14 and the men 18.
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