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Kameron
BoyScottish, American (modern coinage)· “crooked nose”
- Meaning
- crooked nose
- Origin
- Scottish, American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- KAM-er-un
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #466
- US babies 2025
- 663
- Best rank
- #245 (2015)
- Peak year
- 2015
Meaning and origin of Kameron
Kameron is a Scottish and American (modern coinage) name that means “crooked nose”.
Kameron is a modern spelling of Cameron, a Scottish surname and clan name. Cameron comes from the Gaelic cam shròn, meaning "crooked nose," a descriptive nickname that became the name of one of the best-known Highland clans. As a first name Cameron spread through the English-speaking world in the twentieth century, and the K spelling developed in the United States as a way to give it a more distinctive look. Kameron is used mostly for boys, and it has a friendly, energetic feel. Kam is an easy nickname, and the name pairs well with many surnames.
Popularity over time
Kameron first appears in US Social Security records in 1956. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 41 different years, starting in 1984. Its best national rank was #245 in 2015, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,506 babies. In 2025, 663 babies were named Kameron, and it ranked #466 nationally. That is 56% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,787 in 1980, #266 in 2000, #275 in 2010, and #466 in 2025. Of the 39,012 US boys named Kameron since records began, 33% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 12,239 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Tobias, Reid, Gunner, Simon, and Titus.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kameron ranked highest in Delaware, Mississippi, and Hawaii.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | #190 | 6 |
| Mississippi | #194 | 16 |
| Hawaii | #238 | 5 |
| Alabama | #246 | 23 |
| Louisiana | #272 | 19 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 94% of US babies named Kameron over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Kameron is usually pronounced KAM-er-un, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with K and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Kameron
A few middle names that flow with Kameron: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kameron
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kameron mean?
Kameron is a Scottish and American (modern coinage) name that means “crooked nose”.
What is the origin of the name Kameron?
Kameron has Scottish and modern American roots. Kameron is a modern spelling of Cameron, a Scottish surname and clan name.
Is Kameron a popular name?
Yes. Kameron ranked #466 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Kameron a boy or girl name?
Kameron is mainly a boy's name. About 94% of US babies named Kameron over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Kameron?
Kameron is usually pronounced KAM-er-un. 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