Kameron
Kameron is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Crooked nose or crooked stream.
Origin and history
Kameron is a modern variant spelling of the Scottish name Cameron, which originates from a Gaelic surname meaning 'crooked nose' or 'crooked stream'. While historically used predominantly for boys, it emerged as a unisex choice in the late 20th century. In the United States, it remains a moderately used option for girls.
Popularity in the United States
4,431 babies in the United States have been named Kameron since 1880. It ranks #2634 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1836.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19.3 %)
- CA (18.6 %)
- GA (8.1 %)
- NC (7.5 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
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 | 48 |
| 1970-1980 | 214 |
| 1980-1990 | 331 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,150 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,712 |
| 2010-2019 | 711 |
| 2020-2029 | 265 |
Famous people named Kameron
- Kameron Chancellor: Athlete, Football player
Nicknames
Kam, Kammy, Kami
Fun facts
- Replacing the traditional 'C' with a 'K' gives this classic Scottish surname a distinct modern styling.
- Derived from the Gaelic 'cam' (crooked) and 'sròn' (nose) or 'abhainn' (stream), the name has long crossed gender lines in America.