Cam

♀ Girl

Pronounced KAM /ˈkæm/High

Meaning: A short form of Cameron ('crooked nose', Scottish) and Camila ('young ceremonial attendant', Latin); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A short form of Cameron/Camila: Cam. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowScottish, Latin

MeaningA short form of Cameron ('crooked nose', Scottish) and Camila ('young ceremonial attendant', Latin); used for both sexes; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#11127 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1961

Total births (all-time)≈ 401

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cam is a short form of Cameron ('crooked nose', Scottish) and Camila ('young ceremonial attendant', Latin); used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'KAM').

In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name for both sexes. Rare as a formal name, a-short-form, and crisp.

Did you know? Cam is a short form of Cameron ('crooked nose') and Camila ('young ceremonial attendant') — a crisp, friendly name used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAM').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Cam — nickname; unisex; routes layered

Variations

CammieKamCamm

Nicknames

Cammie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cam mean?

Cam is a short form of Cameron ('crooked nose') and Camila ('young ceremonial attendant'); used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Cam?

It's said KAM /ˈkæm/ — one syllable.

Is Cam a boy or girl name?

Cam is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Cam?

Cam is a very rare formal name in the U.S.