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Cameron

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAM-er-un /ˈkæm.ər.ən/High

Meaning: Crooked nose; from Scottish Gaelic camshron (cam: crooked + sron: nose)High

In 30 seconds: A Scottish Gaelic surname meaning 'crooked nose,' from cam (crooked) and sron (nose) — a physical description of a clan ancestor. One of Scotland's great clan names, now a popular boys' given name in the U.S.
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Origin HighScottish
MeaningCrooked nose; from Scottish Gaelic camshron (cam: crooked + sron: nose)
U.S. rank (2025)#76 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births4,348 boys (0.25% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 312,628

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200018822025

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

Cameron is a Scottish clan surname from Gaelic camshron, from cam (crooked, bent) and sron (nose). Like many Scottish clan names, it began as a physical description of a particular ancestor. The Cameron clan has been prominent in Highland history since at least the 12th century.

Cameron entered the U.S. boys' top 50 in the 1990s and has been highly popular since. It ranked #66 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? The Cameron clan is one of the Highland clans most associated with Scottish history — their motto 'Unite' and their fierce loyalty to the Jacobite cause made them prominent in the 1745 rising led by Bonnie Prince Charlie.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name — Cameron — Scottish Gaelic etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

KameronKamron

Nicknames

CamCammy

Famous Bearers

  • ★Cameron Diaz (1972-)
    American actress known for There's Something About Mary
  • ★Cameron Boyce (1999-2019)
    American actor known for the Descendants films
  • ★Cameron Dallas (1994-)
    American internet personality and actor
  • ★Cameron Smith (1993-)
    Australian professional golfer and Open Championship winner

If you like Cameron…

Callum— Scottish Gaelic name in the same Highland naming tradition
Cormac— Irish/Scottish Gaelic name with the same strong Celtic feel
Declan— Irish Gaelic name with the same three-syllable confident structure
Brendan— Irish Celtic name with the same three-syllable rhythm

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cameron mean?

Cameron means 'crooked nose' from Scottish Gaelic camshron (cam: crooked + sron: nose), originally a physical description of a clan ancestor.

How do you pronounce Cameron?

It's said KAM-er-un — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cameron a boy or girl name?

Cameron is used for both sexes but is primarily a boys' name.

How popular is Cameron?

Cameron ranked #66 for U.S. boys in 2024.

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