Cameron
Cameron is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Crooked nose or bent hill.
Origin and history
Cameron is derived from a Scottish surname based on the Gaelic words cam and sròn, meaning crooked nose or bent hill. Originally a Highland clan name, it transitioned into a popular given name in the late 20th century. It remains a top 100 choice for boys in the United States today.
Popularity in the United States
312,661 babies in the United States have been named Cameron since 1880. It ranks #114 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #63.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.5 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
- NC (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 30 |
| 1890-1900 | 34 |
| 1900-1910 | 49 |
| 1910-1920 | 276 |
| 1920-1930 | 530 |
| 1930-1940 | 388 |
| 1940-1950 | 607 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,810 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,651 |
| 1970-1980 | 8,032 |
| 1980-1990 | 24,598 |
| 1990-2000 | 81,131 |
| 2000-2010 | 95,898 |
| 2010-2019 | 66,206 |
| 2020-2029 | 29,421 |
Famous people named Cameron
- Cameron Monaghan: Actor
- Cameron Crowe: Director, Screenwriter
- Cameron Newton: Athlete
Nicknames
Cam
Fun facts
- The name traces back to Clan Cameron, one of the oldest and most prominent Highland clans in Scotland.
- Originally used strictly as a family name, Cameron began rising rapidly as a masculine given name in the late 20th century.