Cameron Unisex

Popularity: #65 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAM-uh-ron / /ˈkæm.ər.ən/

Scottish; Gaelic

Meaning

Scottish: crooked nose; Gaelic: from the crooked river

Historical & Cultural Background

Cameron is a name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic term 'cam shrón,' meaning 'crooked nose.' It has been used as both a surname and a given name. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with strength and resilience.

Trend Summary

Cameron has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Cam
  • Cammie

International Variants

  • Cameron (English)
  • Cameron (Scottish)

Famous people named Cameron

Cameron Diaz is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'There's Something About Mary' and 'Charlie's Angels.'.

Cameron Crowe is an American filmmaker recognized for directing movies like 'Almost Famous' and 'Jerry Maguire.'.

Cameron Boyce was an American actor celebrated for his performances in Disney Channel productions.

Cameron Smith is an Australian professional golfer who has won multiple tournaments on the PGA Tour.

Fictional characters named Cameron

Cameron Frye is a character in the film 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off,' known for being Ferris's best friend.

Cameron Tucker is a character in the television series 'Modern Family,' portrayed as a humorous and dramatic father.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cameron was first seen in the United States in 1882. Cameron has ranked as high as #47 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Cameron has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Cameron (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 367
8%
CA 362
8%
PA 310
7%
TX 289
6%
FL 270
6%
IL 220
5%
OH 217
5%
MA 203
5%
NC 179
4%
MI 166
4%
VA 148
3%
GA 139
3%
CT 130
3%
WI 111
2%
MD 108
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18826
18836
18847
18855
18886
18905
18925
18935
18945
18957
18967
19009
19026
19055
19067
19078
19088
19096
19108
191115
191224
191310
191427
191535
191646
191742
191841
191928
192077
192161
192255
192354
192453
192537
192669
192743
192839
192942
193047
193144
193242
193332
193442
193535
193639
193739
193824
193944
194033
194144
194251
194358
194449
194563
194661
194779
194874
194995
195088
1951101
1952112
1953137
1954173
1955179
1956229
1957278
1958262
1959251
1960284
1961321
1962494
1963372
1964300
1965324
1966318
1967335
1968420
1969483
1970505
1971501
1972556
1973513
1974652
19751,028
19761,070
19771,011
19781,075
19791,126
19801,144
19811,327
19821,466
19831,447
19841,643
19851,792
19862,049
19873,159
19884,985
19895,592
19906,664
19916,698
19927,356
19937,091
19946,838
19957,030
19967,388
19978,218
199811,416
199912,435
200012,765
200111,581
200210,339
20039,965
20048,887
20058,574
20068,856
20078,986
20088,304
20097,637
20107,199
20117,527
20127,374
20136,870
20147,069
20156,759
20166,858
20175,975
20185,312
20195,253
20205,055
20215,124
20224,959
20235,085
20244,817