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Cameron

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Pronounced KAM-er-un /ˈkæm.ər.ən/High

Meaning: From the Scottish Gaelic surname Camshron, composed of 'cam' (crooked, bent) and 'sron' (nose) or 'abhainn' (river), meaning 'crooked nose' (a clan nickname) or 'bent river'High

In 30 seconds: Cameron is the classic Scottish Highland surname name meaning 'crooked nose,' widely used for both boys and girls. Actress Cameron Diaz helped establish it as a modern girls' name, and it has been popular on both sides since the 1990s.
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Origin HighScottish
MeaningFrom the Scottish Gaelic surname Camshron, composed of 'cam' (crooked, bent) and 'sron' (nose) or 'abhainn' (river), meaning 'crooked nose' (a clan nickname) or 'bent river'
U.S. rank (2025)#487 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births614 girls (0.04% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 32,227

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919142025

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 derives from the Scottish Gaelic surname Camshron (or Cameron), composed of cam (crooked, bent) and sron (nose) or abhainn (river), meaning 'crooked nose' — probably a colorful nickname for a clan ancestor — or 'bent river.' The Cameron clan was one of the great Highland clans.

Cameron became a popular first name in the United States from the mid-20th century onward, initially for boys. Actress Cameron Diaz's fame in the 1990s helped establish it strongly as a girls' name as well. The Camryn and Kamryn spellings emerged as more distinctly feminine variants. Both sexes use the name freely today.

Did you know? The Cameron clan — one of the great Highland clans of Scotland — has the motto 'Unite' and is associated with Lochiel Castle on the banks of Loch Linnhe. The clan's Highland warrior legacy gives this name a surprising depth of history for such a casual modern name.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name — Cameron — etymology and historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

CamrynKameronKamryn

Nicknames

CamCamiMeri

Famous Bearers

  • ★Cameron Diaz (1972–present)
    American actress who helped establish Cameron as a popular girls' name in the 1990s

If you like Cameron…

Camryn— the distinctly feminine spelling variant of the same name
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Carson— shares the -on ending
Cameryn— a fellow Scottish choice

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Frequently Asked

What does Cameron mean?

Cameron means 'crooked nose' (a clan nickname) or 'bent river,' from Scottish Gaelic 'cam' (crooked) and 'sron' (nose) or 'abhainn' (river).

How do you pronounce Cameron?

Cameron is pronounced KAM-er-un /ˈkæm.ər.ən/ — three syllables with stress on the first.

Is Cameron a girls' name?

Cameron is used for both boys and girls. Actress Cameron Diaz helped establish it as a popular girls' name in the 1990s, and it now ranks in both boys' and girls' charts.

What are the feminine spellings of Cameron?

Camryn and Kamryn are the most common feminine-skewing spellings, while Cameron and Kameron are used more broadly for both sexes.

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