Camron
Camron is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Crooked nose or crooked stream.
Origin and history
Camron is a variant spelling of Cameron, derived from a Gaelic surname meaning crooked nose or crooked stream. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as a modern alternative spelling. While less common than the traditional spelling, it remains a familiar masculine choice in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
14,813 babies in the United States have been named Camron since 1880. It ranks #979 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1390.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.7 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
- GA (6.5 %)
- CA (5.9 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1960-1970 | 56 |
| 1970-1980 | 306 |
| 1980-1990 | 760 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,594 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,508 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,031 |
| 2020-2029 | 551 |
Nicknames
Cam
Fun facts
- Camron is a phonetic streamlining of the traditional Scottish surname and given name Cameron.
- The name experienced its peak usage in the U.S. during the late 1990s and early 2000s.