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Cam

Cam: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

Pronunciation (IPA): /kĂŚm/

Meaning and origin of Cam

  • A diminutive of the male given name Cameron.

Etymology

Shortening.

How popular is Cam?

139U.S. babies in 2025
#907peak rank (1896)
3,195babies since 1880

Since 1880, 401 girls and 2,794 boys in the U.S. have been named Cam (13% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2761 in 1961. Its highest rank for boys was #907 in 1896. In 2025, 139 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Cam FAQ

What does the name Cam mean?

A diminutive of the male given name Cameron. Shortening.

How popular is the name Cam?

Since 1880, 401 girls and 2,794 boys in the U.S. have been named Cam (13% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2761 in 1961. Its highest rank for boys was #907 in 1896. In 2025, 139 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Cam a boy or girl name?

Cam is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (401 girls and 2,794 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.