Camdon
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Camdon
Camdon is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Camden, which originated as an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'winding valley.' This alternative spelling gives the traditional name a more distinctive appearance while maintaining its strong, masculine sound. Camdon has gained moderate popularity in recent decades as part of the trend toward using surnames as first names. The name carries connotations of strength and dignity, appealing to parents seeking a contemporary name with traditional roots. Camdon fits well with other two-syllable boys' names ending in '-on' that have become fashionable.
Camdon for girls
Camdon is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a gender-switched variation of the more familiar masculine Camden. The name Camden has English origins as a place name, referring to several locations in the United Kingdom, most notably the London borough. As a given name, it gained popularity in the 1990s and continues to be used primarily for boys. The feminine variation Camdon maintains the strong, modern sound while offering a unique alternative for girls. The ending consonant gives it a contemporary edge similar to names like Madison and Addison. While rare in usage statistics, Camdon represents the modern trend of traditionally male names crossing gender boundaries, appealing to parents seeking distinctive yet familiar-sounding names for daughters.
Pronounced CAM-dun.
As of October 2026, Camdon ranked #9876 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1970 in 2011.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,814 | 42 | 21.9 |
| 2015 | #2,305 | 57 | 29.7 |
| 2016 | #2,890 | 41 | 21.6 |
| 2017 | #3,454 | 32 | 17.3 |
| 2018 | #3,458 | 32 | 17.6 |
| 2019 | #4,019 | 26 | 14.5 |
| 2020 | #3,832 | 27 | 15.6 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | #3,897 | 28 | 16 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |