Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Cameron is of Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from 'cam sròn,' which means 'crooked nose.' It evolved from the surname Cameron and became popular as a first name in the late 20th century. The name suggests a friendly and approachable nature, with no significant biblical ties. Notable individuals with this name include Cameron Diaz and Cameron Crowe.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈkæm.ə.rən/
Origin
Scottish Gaelic
Etymology
The name Cameron derives from the Scottish Gaelic 'cam sròn,' meaning 'crooked nose.' It originally referred to a surname before becoming popular as a given name.
Meaning
crooked nose
Language Evolution
Cambronne (Old French), Cameron (Scottish Gaelic)
Historical Usage
Cameron gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, influenced by its use as a surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Cam, Cami, Cameroné
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Cameron is viewed as a modern and trendy name, often associated with a friendly and approachable personality.
Famous People
Cameron Diaz, Cameron Crowe, Cameron Boyce
📊 Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Boy Name Trend
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 14,361 peak births in 2000
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in New Hampshire
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 993rd of 7545 | 765 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1003rd of 6773 | 767 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 533rd of 7552 | 3,890 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 295th of 10718 | 11,061 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 72nd of 16616 | 72,525 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 40th of 24088 | 150,063 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 62nd of 23106 | 69,136 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7232nd of 9107 | 15 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4837th of 9204 | 60 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2146th of 12526 | 503 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1311th of 19264 | 1,362 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 712th of 27321 | 4,442 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 283rd of 35406 | 18,101 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 527th of 30306 | 7,130 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
62.50% 885th/1416 |
50.11% 691st/1379 |
53.04% 1255th/2366 |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
67.27% 1040th/1546 |
52.70% 820th/1556 |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
51.20% 792nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
20.16% 449th/2227 |
21.93% 533rd/2430 |
25.27% 721st/2853 |
14.02% 389th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
8.99% 264th/2937 |
12.03% 419th/3483 |
9.12% 321st/3518 |
5.29% 214th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
2.25% 83rd/3685 |
2.30% 103rd/4475 |
1.31% 68th/5194 |
1.11% 70th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
0.96% 44th/4582 |
0.93% 48th/5164 |
0.48% 35th/7313 |
0.88% 66th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
1.23% 49th/3984 |
0.91% 41st/4487 |
0.86% 59th/6822 |
1.58% 99th/6276 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - |
94.96% 1469th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
48.43% 1344th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
69.90% 2053rd/2937 |
76.20% 2654th/3483 |
31.47% 1107th/3518 |
25.69% 1039th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
25.70% 947th/3685 |
27.26% 1220th/4475 |
9.70% 504th/5194 |
13.66% 863rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
6.81% 312th/4582 |
5.73% 296th/5164 |
2.99% 219th/7313 |
5.32% 397th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
14.16% 564th/3984 |
8.62% 387th/4487 |
7.73% 527th/6822 |
10.04% 630th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in New Hampshire across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, usage has been too falling for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, falling for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 993rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1003rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 533rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 295th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 72nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 40th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 62nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7232nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4837th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2146th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1311th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 712th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 283rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 527th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.