Cameron
Cameron first appears in US records in 1882. It peaked in 2000, when 12,767 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 4,348.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Cameron popular?
Declining Cameron is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2000 peak.
| 2020s | 29,421 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 66,206 | |
| 2000s | 95,898 | |
| 1990s | 81,131 | |
| 1980s | 24,598 | |
| 1970s | 8,032 | |
| 1960s | 3,651 | |
| 1950s | 1,810 | |
| 1940s | 607 | |
| 1930s | 388 | |
| 1920s | 530 | |
| 1910s | 276 | |
| 1900s | 49 | |
| 1890s | 34 | |
| 1880s | 30 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Cameron mean?
Cameron comes from a Scottish surname and clan name, from the Gaelic cam (“crooked”) and sròn (“nose”). A surname turned first name, it is used for boys and girls.
Nicknames for Cameron
- Cam
Variants & spellings
- Camron
- Kameron
- Camryn
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cameron a boy or a girl name?
Cameron is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Cameron a popular name right now?
Cameron is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2000 peak.
How popular is the name Cameron?
In 2025, Cameron ranked #76 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Cameron most popular?
Cameron was most popular in 2000, when about 12,767 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Cameron?
Common nicknames for Cameron include Cam.