The nameCameron

Cameron is a name of Scottish origin, first a clan name meaning "crooked nose". It is given to boys and girls in the English-speaking world.

Meaning

Cameron comes from the Scottish Gaelic cam shròn, "crooked nose", a nickname that became the name of a Highland clan.

Origin

Scottish. The Clan Cameron is one of the great Highland clans.

History

Cameron became a first name in the 20th century. It was popular for boys in Britain and the United States in the 1990s and 2000s, and the actress Cameron Diaz made it familiar for girls too.

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Popularity of the name Cameron

Cameron in the United States

66thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2000peak year (14,361 births)
339,893babies named Cameron in the United States since 1880
07,18114,361 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Cameron was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 107,801 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Cameron. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2000. Half of all babies named Cameron in the United States were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 5,640 births a year.

Cameron in the United Kingdom

176thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
1999peak year (4,072 births)
51,096babies named Cameron in the United Kingdom since 1997
02,0364,072 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Cameron was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 29,842 births over the decade, 58% of all recorded babies named Cameron. Half of all babies named Cameron in the United Kingdom were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 397 births a year on average, against 497 in the five years before.

Cameron in Ireland

227thmost popular boys' name in Ireland in 2025
2009peak year (78 births)
1,493babies named Cameron in Ireland since 1964
03978 198020002020
Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Cameron in France

351stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2010peak year (305 births)
5,930babies named Cameron in France since 1900
0153305 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

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Names from the same generation as Cameron, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cameron mean?

Cameron comes from the Scottish Gaelic cam shròn, "crooked nose", a nickname that became the name of a Highland clan.

What is the origin of the name Cameron?

Scottish. The Clan Cameron is one of the great Highland clans.

Is Cameron a girl's or a boy's name?

Cameron is a boy's name. In the United States, 9% of the babies named Cameron are girls.

How popular is the name Cameron?

In 2024, Cameron was the 66th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 4,817 births.

What are good sibling names for Cameron?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Elizabeth, Mackenzie, Grace and Madeline for a sister, Ian, John, Thomas and Adam for a brother.

Who are famous people named Cameron?

Cameron Diaz, actress; Cameron Mackintosh, theatre producer; James Cameron, film director (surname).