Will my child share the name Campbell with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Campbell per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Campbell in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Campbell becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Campbell has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1320 places in the last five years. Its peak was #633 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Campbell popular in the US as well as the UK?

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.

Is Campbell a popular baby name in the United States?

Campbell ranks #922 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3255

Campbell

Campbell is a distinctive choice, ranked #3255 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Campbell in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3255

US Rank #951

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #951, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.