US Popularity:81
Origin:Scottish
Meaning:crooked nose
From Cameron Diaz to James Cameron, this gender-neutral name is definitely adaptable. A Scottish name meaning "crooked nose," it can be used for boys and girls and also as a surname. It comes from the name of a clan in the Scottish highlands that might have been inspired by a leader's facial features. Cameron could come from the word cam, meaning "bent, crooked," and srón, which means "nose." This name has rapidly risen in popularity in recent decades and has features high on the list of popular names for several years.

Famous People Named Cameron

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Cameron Boyce
    Actor
  • Cameron Mathison
    Actor
  • Cameron Smith
    Rugby Player
  • James Cameron
    Director

How Popular Is The Name Cameron?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Cameron is currently #253 on The Bump
Boy:Cameron is currently #145 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Cameron is currently #181 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Cameron is currently #81 in U.S. births
Boy:Cameron is currently #58 in U.S. births
Girl:Cameron is currently #480 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#480
in 2023
+ 35
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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