Camden

Camden is a surname and place name of Scottish origin, derived from the Scottish Gaelic elements 'cam' (meaning 'winding' or 'crooked') and 'dean' (a variant of 'den', meaning 'valley'). The most famous place bearing this name is Camden Town in London, which was named after Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden, in the 18th century. The Earl's title itself came from his estate, Camden Place, in Kent, which was originally named after the Camden family, who were prominent landowners.

The name began to be used as a given name, particularly in the United States, in the late 20th century. Its rise in popularity can be attributed to the trend of using surnames and place names as first names, often appealing to parents looking for a modern yet traditional-sounding option. It is used for both boys and girls, though it leans slightly more masculine in some regions.