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Cameron
BoyScottish· “crooked nose”
- Meaning
- crooked nose
- Origin
- Scottish
- Pronunciation
- KA-mur-uhn
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #76
- US babies 2025
- 4,348
- Best rank
- #31 (2000)
- Peak year
- 2000
Meaning and origin of Cameron
Cameron is a Scottish name that means “crooked nose”.
Cameron comes from a Scottish Highland clan surname, generally derived from the Gaelic cam sròn, "crooked nose". Clan Cameron has a long history in Lochaber and played a notable part in the Jacobite risings of the eighteenth century. As a first name it spread in the twentieth century, first for boys and later also for girls, helped in part by actress Cameron Diaz. It sounds friendly and polished, with a smooth three-syllable rhythm. Cam and Cammie are natural nicknames. The name suits families who like Scottish heritage names such as Callum and Logan.
Popularity over time
Cameron first appears in US Social Security records in 1882. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 106 different years, starting in 1882. Its best national rank was #31 in 2000, the same year it reached its highest count of 12,767 babies. In 2025, 4,348 babies were named Cameron, and it ranked #76 nationally. That is 36% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #745 in 1920, #731 in 1950, #216 in 1980, #31 in 2000, #60 in 2010, and #76 in 2025. Of the 312,661 US boys named Cameron since records began, 31% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 81,131 babies. Since 2010, 95,627 more have been named Cameron.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Hunter, Samuel, Christian, Dylan, and Carlos.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Cameron ranked highest in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Delaware.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | #14 | 105 |
| New Jersey | #25 | 226 |
| Delaware | #29 | 22 |
| Massachusetts | #34 | 143 |
| Illinois | #35 | 230 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 90% of US babies named Cameron over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Cameron is usually pronounced KA-mur-uhn, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with C and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Cameron
A few middle names that flow with Cameron: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Cameron
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cameron mean?
Cameron is a Scottish name that means “crooked nose”.
What is the origin of the name Cameron?
Cameron has Scottish roots. Cameron comes from a Scottish Highland clan surname, generally derived from the Gaelic cam sròn, "crooked nose".
Is Cameron a popular name?
Yes. Cameron ranked #76 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Cameron a boy or girl name?
Cameron is mainly a boy's name. About 90% of US babies named Cameron over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Cameron?
Cameron is usually pronounced KA-mur-uhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings