From the city of Cambrai; curved or arched
Cambre is a rare surname-turned-given name with two primary roots. It is often a French locational name referring to the city of Cambrai, known for its textile production. Alternatively, it derives from the French word 'cambrΓ©', meaning arched or curved, which is frequently used in ballet to describe a specific graceful movement.
Less common today
Cambre isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,822 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).