Cameron
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Crooked nose; bent river
Origin: Scottish Gaelic — from cam (crooked, bent) + sron (nose) or abhainn (river)
Popularity: Ranked #76 in 2025 with 4,348 babies born.
History: Cameron is a proud Scottish clan surname — the Clan Cameron of the Scottish Highlands is one of the most ancient and distinguished in the country. Its somewhat amusing literal meaning (crooked nose) was almost certainly a nickname for an ancestor with a distinctive profile. As a first name it began gaining traction in the United States in the 1970s and became popular for both boys and girls through the 1990s and 2000s. Actress Cameron Diaz made it familiar as a feminine name, while it remains strong for boys. Director James Cameron added cinematic prestige.
Famous people named Cameron: Cameron Diaz (actress), James Cameron (director)
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Cameron? About 1 in 671 babies born in 2025 were named Cameron, or roughly 13.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Cameron
What does the name Cameron mean?
Cameron means “Crooked nose; bent river” from Scottish Gaelic — from cam (crooked, bent) + sron (nose) or abhainn (river) roots.
What is the origin of the name Cameron?
Cameron has Scottish Gaelic — from cam (crooked, bent) + sron (nose) or abhainn (river) origin. The traditional meaning is “Crooked nose; bent river”.
How popular is Cameron?
Cameron ranked #76 in 2025 — given to 4,348 babies that year.
When was Cameron most popular?
Cameron peaked in 2000 with 12,765 babies registered that year.
Is Cameron a boy or girl name?
Cameron is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Camerons in registered births are male.
Is the name Cameron rising or falling in popularity?
Cameron has risen 414 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #490 in 2020 to #76 in 2025.
How long has Cameron been recorded?
Cameron appears in birth records across 134 years — from 1882 through 2025.