Kamel
3 countries#1233 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kamel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
13,893 births recorded 1946–2022 · currently #1233 · peaked in 1981 with 493 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
599 births recorded 1973–2025 · currently #8243 · peaked in 2012 with 24 births
Most common in: New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
9 births recorded 1996–2005 · peaked in 1996 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
9 births recorded 1996–2005 · peaked in 1996 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Kamel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #465 | — |
| 2004 | #484 | ↓19 |
| 2005 | #508 | ↓24 |
| 2006 | #639 | ↓131 |
| 2007 | #625 | ↑14 |
| 2008 | #685 | ↓60 |
| 2009 | #714 | ↓29 |
| 2010 | #915 | ↓201 |
| 2011 | #920 | ↓5 |
| 2012 | #891 | ↑29 |
| 2013 | #874 | ↑17 |
| 2014 | #851 | ↑23 |
| 2015 | #897 | ↓46 |
| 2016 | #885 | ↑12 |
| 2017 | #863 | ↑22 |
| 2018 | #1027 | ↓164 |
| 2019 | #959 | ↑68 |
| 2020 | #1014 | ↓55 |
| 2021 | #1213 | ↓199 |
| 2022 | #1233 | ↓20 |
Frequently asked questions about Kamel
Is Kamel a popular name?
Yes — Kamel currently ranks #1233 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Kamel more common for boys or girls?
Kamel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Kamel most popular?
Kamel peaked in 1981 in France, with 493 recorded births that year.
Is Kamel rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Kamel’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #833 in 1946 to #1233 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Kamel?
At least 14,501 babies have been recorded with the name Kamel across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Kamel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kamel appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kamel?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Kamel include Kalem.
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