Cameron Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KAM-uh-ron //ˈkæm.ər.ən//
Origin: Scottish; Gaelic
Meaning: Scottish: crooked nose; Gaelic: from the crooked river
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Cameron has its roots in the Scottish Gaelic language, deriving from the elements "cam" meaning "crooked" and "sròn" meaning "nose." The combination of these elements suggests a literal meaning of "crooked nose." The name was originally a surname, first recorded in the 13th century, and it is associated with the Clan Cameron, a prominent Scottish clan that played a significant role in Scottish history, particularly during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. Historically, the name Cameron has been borne by notable figures, including leaders of the Clan Cameron and various Scottish nobles.
The clan's involvement in key historical events, such as the Jacobite risings of the 18th century, further solidified the name's prominence in Scottish heritage. The name was also popularized through literary works and historical accounts that chronicled the lives of Scottish clansmen and their contributions to Scotland's cultural landscape.
Culturally, Cameron has been embraced in various forms of art and literature, often symbolizing strength and resilience, traits associated with the Scottish clans. The name has also been used in various contexts, including literature and film, where it often evokes themes of heritage and identity.
A diminutive form, Cam, has emerged in informal contexts, reflecting a more personal connection to the name. Overall, Cameron carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its Gaelic origins and the legacy of the Scottish clans.
Famous people named Cameron
In this section, you will find notable people named Cameron. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Cameron who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Cameron who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Cameron Diaz is an actress best known for There's Something About Mary, Shrek, and Charlie's Angels.
Cameron Crowe is a filmmaker best known for Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire, and Say Anything.
Cameron Monaghan is an actor best known for Shameless, Gotham, and The Giver.
Cameron Boyce was an actor best known for Descendants, Jessie, and Grown Ups.
Fictional characters named Cameron
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Cameron Frye is a fictional character from the film Ferris Bueller's Day Off. He is a close friend of Ferris and struggles with his overbearing father and personal insecurities throughout the story.
Cameron Tucker is a fictional character from the TV show Modern Family. He is a flamboyant and loving partner to Mitchell and a devoted father to their adopted daughter, Lily.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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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)
The name Cameron is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Cameron was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Cameron (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 367 | |
| CA | 362 | |
| PA | 310 | |
| TX | 289 | |
| FL | 270 | |
| IL | 220 | |
| OH | 217 | |
| MA | 203 | |
| NC | 179 | |
| MI | 166 | |
| VA | 148 | |
| GA | 139 | |
| CT | 130 | |
| WI | 111 | |
| MD | 108 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Cameron.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,817 |
| 2023 | 5,085 |
| 2022 | 4,959 |
| 2021 | 5,124 |
| 2020 | 5,055 |
| 2019 | 5,253 |
| 2018 | 5,312 |
| 2017 | 5,975 |
| 2016 | 6,858 |
| 2015 | 6,759 |
| 2014 | 7,069 |
| 2013 | 6,870 |
| 2012 | 7,374 |
| 2011 | 7,527 |
| 2010 | 7,199 |
| 2009 | 7,637 |
| 2008 | 8,304 |
| 2007 | 8,986 |
| 2006 | 8,856 |
| 2005 | 8,574 |
| 2004 | 8,887 |
| 2003 | 9,965 |
| 2002 | 10,339 |
| 2001 | 11,581 |
| 2000 | 12,765 |
| 1999 | 12,435 |
| 1998 | 11,416 |
| 1997 | 8,218 |
| 1996 | 7,388 |
| 1995 | 7,030 |
| 1994 | 6,838 |
| 1993 | 7,091 |
| 1992 | 7,356 |
| 1991 | 6,698 |
| 1990 | 6,664 |
| 1989 | 5,592 |
| 1988 | 4,985 |
| 1987 | 3,159 |
| 1986 | 2,049 |
| 1985 | 1,792 |
| 1984 | 1,643 |
| 1983 | 1,447 |
| 1982 | 1,466 |
| 1981 | 1,327 |
| 1980 | 1,144 |
| 1979 | 1,126 |
| 1978 | 1,075 |
| 1977 | 1,011 |
| 1976 | 1,070 |
| 1975 | 1,028 |
| 1974 | 652 |
| 1973 | 513 |
| 1972 | 556 |
| 1971 | 501 |
| 1970 | 505 |
| 1969 | 483 |
| 1968 | 420 |
| 1967 | 335 |
| 1966 | 318 |
| 1965 | 324 |
| 1964 | 300 |
| 1963 | 372 |
| 1962 | 494 |
| 1961 | 321 |
| 1960 | 284 |
| 1959 | 251 |
| 1958 | 262 |
| 1957 | 278 |
| 1956 | 229 |
| 1955 | 179 |
| 1954 | 173 |
| 1953 | 137 |
| 1952 | 112 |
| 1951 | 101 |
| 1950 | 88 |
| 1949 | 95 |
| 1948 | 74 |
| 1947 | 79 |
| 1946 | 61 |
| 1945 | 63 |
| 1944 | 49 |
| 1943 | 58 |
| 1942 | 51 |
| 1941 | 44 |
| 1940 | 33 |
| 1939 | 44 |
| 1938 | 24 |
| 1937 | 39 |
| 1936 | 39 |
| 1935 | 35 |
| 1934 | 42 |
| 1933 | 32 |
| 1932 | 42 |
| 1931 | 44 |
| 1930 | 47 |
| 1929 | 42 |
| 1928 | 39 |
| 1927 | 43 |
| 1926 | 69 |
| 1925 | 37 |
| 1924 | 53 |
| 1923 | 54 |
| 1922 | 55 |
| 1921 | 61 |
| 1920 | 77 |
| 1919 | 28 |
| 1918 | 41 |
| 1917 | 42 |
| 1916 | 46 |
| 1915 | 35 |
| 1914 | 27 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1912 | 24 |
| 1911 | 15 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1908 | 8 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1884 | 7 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1882 | 6 |