Cam
Cam is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Crooked stream, bent nose, or crooked mouth.
Origin and history
Cam is a short form often derived from Cameron, which originates from Scottish Gaelic elements meaning crooked stream or bent nose. It can also function as a modern standalone name or a diminutived variant of Campbell. In the United States, it has been used both as an independent given name and a casual nickname.
Popularity in the United States
2,794 babies in the United States have been named Cam since 1880. It ranks #2447 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1252.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.3 %)
- CA (12.6 %)
- OH (11.8 %)
- LA (8.3 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 12 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 45 |
| 1920-1930 | 44 |
| 1930-1940 | 38 |
| 1940-1950 | 58 |
| 1950-1960 | 138 |
| 1960-1970 | 197 |
| 1970-1980 | 135 |
| 1980-1990 | 100 |
| 1990-2000 | 154 |
| 2000-2010 | 266 |
| 2010-2019 | 886 |
| 2020-2029 | 721 |
Famous people named Cam
- Cam Newton: Athlete, Football Player
- Cam Neely: Athlete, Hockey Player
- Cam Akers: Athlete, Football Player
Fun facts
- Cam developed primary usage as a short form of the Scottish clan names Cameron and Campbell.
- While traditionally a nickname, Cam is occasionally given as an independent official name on U.S. birth certificates.