Cameron
Cameron is a Scottish surname-turned-first-name meaning 'crooked nose' from the Gaelic 'cam sròn.' Originally a clan name from the Scottish Highlands, it carries a strong Celtic heritage and has become popular as a given name since the mid-20th century.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 4,176. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 7,527
- 2012: 7,376
- 2013: 6,871
- 2014: 7,069
- 2015: 6,760
- 2016: 6,861
- 2017: 5,975
- 2018: 5,313
- 2019: 5,255
- 2020: 5,056
- 2021: 5,126
- 2022: 4,968
- 2023: 5,089
- 2024: 4,834
- 2025: 4,348
- 2026 (projected): 4,176
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Works well across different cultures and languages
- •Commonly used as a unisex name, though traditionally masculine
- •Strong Scottish heritage appeals to those seeking Celtic roots
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Cameron Diaz
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James Cameron
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David Cameron
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Cameron Crowe
Film Director and Screenwriter
Statistics
312,661
Total births since 1880
2000
Peak year
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