Cameron
Cameron: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæm(ə)ɹən/
Meaning and origin of Cameron
Root meaning: “crooked, bent”
- A unisex given name.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, of 1970s and later usage.
Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic Camshròn, from cam (“crooked, bent”) + sròn (“nose”). Compare Campbell, from Scottish Gaelic cam (“crooked”) + beul (“mouth”).
How popular is Cameron?
Since 1880, 32,235 girls and 312,661 boys in the U.S. have been named Cameron (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #176 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #31 in 2000. In 2025 it ranked #76 for boys, with 4,962 babies given the name.
Names similar to Cameron
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Cameron FAQ
What does the name Cameron mean?
Cameron traces back to a root meaning "crooked, bent". A unisex given name. A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name transferred from the surname, of 1970s and later usage. From Scottish Gaelic Camshròn, from cam (“crooked, bent”) + sròn (“nose”). Compare Campbell, from Scottish Gaelic cam (“crooked”) + beul (“mouth”).
What is the origin of the name Cameron?
Cameron is listed as a name of Scottish origin.
How popular is the name Cameron?
Since 1880, 32,235 girls and 312,661 boys in the U.S. have been named Cameron (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #176 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #31 in 2000. In 2025 it ranked #76 for boys, with 4,962 babies given the name.
Is Cameron a boy or girl name?
Cameron is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 32,235 girls and 312,661 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.