Kameron
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
42,736 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2015 Peak Popularity Year
1,560 Peak Births

Kameron Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Kameron has its roots in Scottish Gaelic, meaning 'crooked nose'. It evolved from the surname Cameron and has various historical forms. The name is associated with a modern, trendy image and has gained popularity in recent decades, with no significant biblical relevance.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kameron"

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Pronunciation

/ˈkeɪmərən/

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Origin

Scottish

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Etymology

Kameron is derived from the Scottish surname 'Cameron', which means 'crooked nose' or 'bent nose' in Gaelic.

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Meaning

crooked nose

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Language Evolution

Cameron (Scottish Gaelic), Camron (Old English variant), Kamron (modern variant)

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Historical Usage

Kameron gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries as a modern given name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Cameron, Kamryn, Kamron

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Kameron is viewed as a trendy and modern name, often associated with a strong and unique identity.

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Famous People

Kameron L. McCullough, an American football player, Kameron Westcott, a reality television personality

📊 Kameron Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Kameron Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 1,560 peak births in 2015

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 50 US states, with strongest presence in Georgia

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 9 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kameron"

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 of "Kameron"

"Kameron" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 4280th of 7552 57
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1964th of 10718 354
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 522nd of 16616 5,256
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 273rd of 24088 19,109
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 304th of 23106 13,564
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 3573rd of 19264 288
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 2250th of 27321 846
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1327th of 35406 2,589
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2982nd of 30306 673

Regional Popularity of "Kameron" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
60.98%
1791st/2937
- 64.38%
2265th/3518
37.24%
1506th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
12.86%
474th/3685
18.44%
825th/4475
10.05%
522nd/5194
7.35%
464th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
5.63%
258th/4582
7.71%
398th/5164
2.97%
217th/7313
5.43%
405th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
7.78%
310th/3984
8.07%
362nd/4487
3.59%
245th/6822
7.71%
484th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Kameron" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 100.00%
3518th/3518
40.58%
1641st/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
64.78%
2387th/3685
- 35.87%
1863rd/5194
36.24%
2289th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
29.90%
1370th/4582
43.94%
2269th/5164
13.67%
1000th/7313
28.11%
2098th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
68.40%
2725th/3984
- 41.03%
2799th/6822
69.36%
4353rd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Kameron"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Kameron" 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 of "Kameron" in the United States

The name Kameron is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha 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 relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kameron has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kameron' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4280th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1964th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 522nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 273rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 304th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3573rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2250th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1327th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2982nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kameron' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Kameron name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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