Kameron
Kameron is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Crooked nose or crooked river.
Origin and history
Kameron is a modern spelling variant of the Scottish name Cameron, derived from a Gaelic surname. It features the popular 'K' initial, offering a contemporary twist on a classic choice. In the United States, it has been a well-established name for boys since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
39,012 babies in the United States have been named Kameron since 1880. It ranks #583 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #379.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.2 %)
- CA (7.6 %)
- GA (6.1 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- NC (4.8 %)
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 | 12 |
| 1960-1970 | 79 |
| 1970-1980 | 288 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,267 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,070 |
| 2000-2010 | 12,239 |
| 2010-2019 | 12,981 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,076 |
Famous people named Kameron
- Kameron Chancellor: American football player
Nicknames
Kam
Fun facts
- Kameron is an alternative spelling of Cameron, replacing the traditional 'C' with a 'K' to give it a modern flair.
- The underlying name Cameron originates from the Gaelic words 'cam' (crooked) and 'sròn' (nose) or 'abhainn' (river).