Cameron: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Crooked nose, an endearingly honest name with highland spirit.
Cameron as a Boy Name
- Origin
- Scottish Gaelic
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #44
- Peak
- #33 in 2000
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Cameron Means
Cameron is a boy name of Scottish Gaelic origin. Crooked nose, an endearingly honest name with highland spirit.
How Popular Cameron Is
Cameron currently ranks #44 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #33 in 2000. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Cameron
- Cameron Diaz brought glamour to this Scottish name.
- James Cameron directed Titanic and Avatar.
- The name comes from the Scottish Gaelic cam shron.
Cameron as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- Scottish
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #112
- Peak
- #31 in 2000
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Cameron Means
Cameron is a unisex name of Scottish origin. A proud Scottish name meaning crooked nose, Cameron has shed its literal origins to become a name of sophistication and warmth.
How Popular Cameron Is
Cameron currently ranks #112 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #31 in 2000. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Cameron
- Cameron Diaz made this name feel glamorous and effortlessly cool for girls.
- Cameron is the name of one of Scotland's great Highland clans.
- Director James Cameron lends it an association with visionary storytelling.
Names Like Cameron
Other Scottish Gaelic names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Cameron
Scottish Gaelic names that pair well as a brother or sister to Cameron.
Questions About Cameron
What does Cameron mean?
Cameron is a boy name of Scottish Gaelic origin. Crooked nose, an endearingly honest name with highland spirit.
How popular is Cameron?
Cameron currently ranks #44 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #33 in 2000. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Cameron come from?
Cameron comes from Scottish Gaelic roots. Cameron Diaz brought glamour to this Scottish name.
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