Cameron

Cameron is a Scottish boy's name. A Scottish surname meaning "crooked nose". Its strong but soft sound works beautifully for any gender.

How popular is Cameron in the United States?

In 2024, 4,817 boys in the United States were named Cameron, making it the 66th most popular boy's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 53rd ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 2000, with 14,361 births.

Records for Cameron go back to 1882, and 339,893 babies have been given the name since.

What Cameron means and where it comes from

A Scottish surname meaning "crooked nose". Its strong but soft sound works beautifully for any gender.

Cameron is of Scottish origin, described as modern in style.

Is Cameron a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Cameron went to 628 girls and 4,817 boys — 88% boys.

That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning male.

Shorter names that share the opening of Cameron

  • Cam

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Cameron

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cameron mean?

A Scottish surname meaning "crooked nose". Its strong but soft sound works beautifully for any gender.

Where does the name Cameron come from?

Cameron is of Scottish origin, and is usually described as modern in style.

How popular is Cameron in the United States?

In 2024, 4,817 boys in the United States were named Cameron, making it the 66th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Cameron a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Cameron went to 628 girls and 4,817 boys — 88% boys. That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning male.

What are the short forms of Cameron?

Cam is a shorter name in current US use that share the opening of Cameron.

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