Campbell is a distinctive choice, ranked #2014 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Campbell in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#2014
US Rank #764
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About the Name Campbell
Campbell has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1320 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #633 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Campbell is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Campbell in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #951, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Campbell
Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Campbell per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Campbell in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Campbell has been fairly steady, ranked #2,014 in 2025 against #1,935 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #633 in 1996.
Campbell is more popular in the US (#951) than in the UK (#3255). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Campbell ranks #922 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
12
UK babies named Campbell (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 79 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Campbell
Almost certainly the only Campbell in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2024–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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