Cameron
Cameron Origin and Meaning
With its friendly, sensitive, and approachable feel, Cameron is a 90’s favorite that remains popular today. It has a pleasing balance of soft and strong sounds, and holds unisex appeal, thanks to Cameron Diaz. Still, ten times more boys than girls are named Cameron in the US.
Derived from a Scottish surname which in turn comes from the name of a West Highland Clan, Cameron means “crooked nose” in Gaelic.
Not the best of meanings, perhaps, but it is likely to have originated from a nickname given to an 8th century member of the clan. Such nicknames were common in Highland culture, and it lends the name a rugged, outdoorsy feel.
Used sporadically in the early half of the 20th century, Cameron became a popular choice in Scotland from the 50’s onwards. Shortly afterward, it began to accelerate up the US charts, really taking off in the 90’s, and peaking at #31 in the year 2000.
Its popularity spread to Australia, England and Wales, Canada, and to France too, where it remained a top choice into the early 2010’s. Since then, it has been on a mostly downwards trajectory, though it is still given to 5000 boys – and 600 girls – in the US every year.
Many will associate it with Cameron Frye, the anxious, slightly awkward, but good-hearted best friend in the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Actress Cameron Diaz is another memorable namesake, whose fame popularized Cameron as an option for girls too.
A favorite in the sporting world, the name is worn by American footballer Cameron Jerell Newton, tennis player Cameron Norrie, and Olympic swimmer Cameron McEvoy, just to list a few.
These sporty associations help to give Cameron an energetic vibe to complements its soft and calmer sounds, giving it a more “all-rounder” feel.
Enjoy Cameron, but feeling put off by its meaning or popularity? You could try Camden, Caspian, Callum, Callahan, Cormack, or Cambell instead.
- Cameron Rank in US Top 1000
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Cameron Rank in US Top 1000
Cameron Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
Cameron Popularity
- 58US2023
- 115Nameberry2024
- 5Unisex2023
- 107Canada2022
- 118Future2028
- 194England2021
- 35Scotland2023
- 86New Zealand2015
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Famous People Named Cameron
- Cameron Bruce CroweAmerican film director and producer
- Cameron Mitchell (born Cameron McDowell Mitzel)American actor
- Cameron "Cam" McConvilleAustralian racing driver
- Cameron Jerrell "Cam" NewtonAmerican football player
- Cameron Phillips HeywardAmerican football player
- (Derek) Cameron WakeAmerican football player
- Cameron Thomaz aka Wiz KhalifaAmerican rapper
- Cameron Anthony MackintoshBritish film producer
- Cameron Ezike Giles aka Cam'ronAmerican rapper
- Cameron Matthew Followillmusician with American band Kings of Leon
- Cameron John "CJ" AdamsAmerican actor
- Cameron Riley MonaghanAmerican actor
- Cameron Alexander DallasAmerican Viner and actor
- Cameron van der BurghSouth African swimmer
- Cameron McEvoyAustralian swimmer
- Cameron Morrell DouglasAmerican actor, son of actor Michael Douglas
- Cameron Marley Buffettson of singer Jimmy Buffett
- Cameron Ninoson of model and beauty queen Kimmarie Johnson
- Cameron Hallyday (b. 2004)son of singer and racing driver David Hallyday
- Cameron Kade Michaelsson of wrestler Shawn Michaels
- Cameron Lincoln Cotter (b. 2016)son of singers Melanie Fiona and Jared Cotter
- Cole Cameron Leinart (b. 2006)son of NFL player Matt Leinart
- James CameronCanadian director
- Kirk CameronAmerican actor
- Cameron BoyceAmerican Actor
- Cameron BrittonCanadian Actor
Cameron in Pop Culture
- Cameron Fryecharacter in movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"
- Cameron Turnermain character on TV's "Alien Dawn"
- Cameron Hickscharacter on TV's "Alphas"
- Cameron Jamescharacter in movie "10 things I hate about You"
- Cameron Bledsoecharacter on TV's "Switched at Birth"
- Cameron Parkscharacter on TV's "A.N.T. Farm"
- Cameron Blackmain character on TV’s “Deception”
- Cameron Tuckercharacter on TV's "Modern Family"
- Dr. David Cameroncharacter on TV's "Queer as Folk"
- Cameroncharacter on TV's "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles"
- Cameron Mitchellcharacter on TV's "Stargate SG,1"
- Cameron Marshcharacter on TV's "Evermoor"
- Cameron Campbellcharacter in the Rooster Teeth animated series "Camp Camp"
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