How Many People Are Named Camellia?

Complete statistics for the name Camellia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Camellia
Very Rare
Japanese

Camellia means 'beautiful flower' and is a rare choice for girls, with only 1 in 113,415 Americans bearing this name. There are around 2,910 people named Camellia living today, making it a genuinely modern name with 47% under 30.

~2,910
Living in US
1 in 113,415
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Beautiful flower
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Graceful Refined Elegant
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and sensitive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,910
Worldwide Bearers
#103,172
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
19
🇵🇭 Philippines
18
🇯🇲 Jamaica
16
🇸🇬 Singapore
13
🇦🇺 Australia
12
🇳🇬 Nigeria
11
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
10
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
9
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
7
🇿🇦 South Africa
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,910 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
1,509
Would be under 30 (47%)
806
Would be 30–60 (25%)
909
Would be over 60 (28%)

All 3,224 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Camellia Through the Generations

Camellia has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 138 births. The average age of those named Camellia is 37, indicating a younger generation embracing this name. With 1,509 under 30, 806 aged 30-60, and 909 over 60, it's clear that Camellia is becoming a favored choice among new parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 382
Texas 157
Florida 62
Alabama 51
North Carolina 37
New York 33
Louisiana 19
Ohio 19
Illinois 16
New Jersey 11

✨ Similar Names to Camellia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Camellia's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Camellia

How Many People Have the Name Camellia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,910 people in the United States currently share the name Camellia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 113,415 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Camellia a Common or Rare Name?

Camellia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Camellia Mean?

Camellia means "beautiful flower" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Camellia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Camellia Most Popular?

The name Camellia reached peak popularity in 2024, with 138 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Camellia?

Approximately 2,910 people named Camellia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,224. That works out to roughly 1 in 113,415 Americans.

Is Camellia a rare name?

Camellia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 113,415 Americans has this name.

What does the name Camellia mean?

Camellia means "beautiful flower" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Camellia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Camellia are male and 100% are female.

When was Camellia most popular?

Camellia peaked in 2024 with 138 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,910
All-Time Births3,224
1 in X1 in 113,415
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year2024
World Rank#103,172
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.