Cameron: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity
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Cameron is a popular name for boys. Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Cameron.
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Cameron is a name of Scottish origin. In Scotland, the name was adopted as a first name after being used as a surname for decades. It’s thought to have come from the Gaelic word cam sron which means “crooked nose” or cam abhainn which means “crooked river.” A Scottish person with the name Cameron might trace their roots back to Cameron, an area in Lennox, an area in Fife, or an area near Edinburgh. Even though Cameron is a unisex name, it has predominantly been used for boys.

How Popular Is the Name Cameron?

Cameron has most commonly been used for boys. The popularity of acclaimed actress Cameron Diaz is thought to have contributed to its rising popularity as a name for girls in the United States. As of 2023, Cameron was the 58th most popular name for boys and the 480th most popular name for girls in the United States.

The name Cameron started to experience a surge in popularity in the 1980s. It maintained a steady ascent until it peaked in 2000; 12,764 babies were named Cameron that year alone. It was also the 31st most popular name for boys that year. The use of the name has since experienced a steady decline.

Name Variations

Cameron has a couple of spelling variants you could pick from. The most common include:

Camerin

Cammeron

Camren

Camron

Camryn

Kameron

Kamran

Kamron

Kamryn

Similar Names

If you like the name Cameron, here’s a list of similar names you could also consider for your baby:

Andrew

Ashton

Austen

Brady

Camden

Carter

Catherine

Chase

Cooper

Damien

David

Dylan

Evan

Ian

Jackson

Jason

Katherine

Logan

Samson

Common Nicknames for Cameron

Cameron has only three syllables which makes it a fairly easy name to pronounce. However, if you are looking for a fond nickname for your baby, consider the following:

Cam

Cammy

Ron

Ronny/Ronnie

Suggested Sibling Names

Here’s a list of sibling names that would be a great fit for a baby named Cameron:

Aiden

Alexis

Alyssa

Caleb

Carson

Christian

Christopher

Connor

Cooper

Ethan

Kyle

Landon

Liam

Mason

Ryan

Famous People Named Cameron

Cameron is a beautiful name to give a baby of any gender. If you are curious about who else might be sharing the name with your baby, here’s a list of famous people who are also named Cameron.