Cameran
Cameran is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Crooked nose or crooked stream.
Origin and history
Cameran is a spelling variant of Cameron, derived from a Scottish Gaelic surname meaning 'crooked nose' or 'crooked stream'. While the traditional Cameron spelling is much more common, Cameran has seen steady, low-volume use in the United States for both boys and girls.
Popularity in the United States
961 babies in the United States have been named Cameran since 1880. It ranks #3719 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1905.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.9 %)
- GA (21.1 %)
- FL (13.8 %)
- CA (11.9 %)
- IL (9.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 35 |
| 1990-2000 | 199 |
| 2000-2010 | 513 |
| 2010-2019 | 192 |
| 2020-2029 | 22 |
Nicknames
Cam, Cami, Cammy
Fun facts
- Cameran is an alternative spelling of the classic Scottish name Cameron, offering a slightly distinct visual ending.
- Besides meaning 'crooked nose', some etymologists connect the root 'cam-ron' to Gaelic terms for a winding or crooked stream.