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Kameron

♀ Girl

Pronounced KAM-ə-rən /ˈkæm.ə.rən/High

Meaning: K-spelling of Cameron — Scottish Gaelic cam sron, 'crooked nose', a clan nameMedium

In 30 seconds: A storied Scottish clan, K-styled for a daughter: Kameron spells Cameron — 'crooked nose' — bright and modern. Rugged roots, fresh feel.
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Origin MediumScottish, American
MeaningK-spelling of Cameron — Scottish Gaelic cam sron, 'crooked nose', a clan name
U.S. rank (2025)#4221 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,430

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019652025

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

Kameron is a K-spelling of Cameron — Scottish Gaelic cam sron, 'crooked nose', a great Highland clan name. The styling joins the popular K-front trend, here for girls.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare, clan-named at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Cameron comes from Gaelic cam sron, 'crooked nose' — a fierce Highland clan name; the K-spelling softens it into a popular unisex pick.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Cameron — root etymology

Variations

CameronCamrynKamryn

Nicknames

Kam

Famous Bearers

  • ★Kameron Westcott (1983-)
    American socialite and reality television personality featured on The Real Housewives of Dallas

If you like Kameron…

Cameron— the standard spelling
Camryn— a fellow feminine form
Kamryn— a companion K- spelling
Kennedy— another unisex surname-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kameron mean?

Kameron spells Cameron, Gaelic for 'crooked nose' — a Highland clan name.

How do you pronounce Kameron?

It's said KAM-ə-rən /ˈkæm.ə.rən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kameron a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Kameron?

Kameron is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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