Originally called simply Champs, the name of the commune became officially Champs-sur-Marne (meaning "Fields upon Marne") on 9 April 1962.
Sebenarnya hanya bernama Champs, nama komune secara resmi menjadi Champs-sur-Marne (berarti "Champs tepi Marne") tanggal 9 April 1962.