Declining since 2005, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Cameran since 1980
Babies named Cameran per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 33 | 35 |
| 1990s | 133 | 199 |
| 2000s | 569 | 513 |
| 2010s | 340 | 192 |
| 2020s | 251 | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Cameran is a modern respelling of the classic surname Cameron, reflecting contemporary naming trends that favor distinctive spellings and soft endings. First recorded in 1980, the name saw a modest rise in use, reaching its peak rank of 8,860 in 2004. Since 2005, its popularity has gradually declined, but it remains a recognizable choice for parents seeking a fresh take on a traditional name. With an incidence of roughly 1 in every 146,115 births in 2025, Cameran is far from common, appealing to those who prefer a name that feels both familiar and unique. The spelling variant has been adopted primarily in the United States, with no single state showing a high concentration of use.
Cameran is a modern respelling of the Scottish surname Cameron, which derives from the Gaelic cam shròn meaning 'crooked nose' or cam abhainn meaning 'bent river.' Clan Cameron is a historic Highland clan. The spelling with an 'a' instead of 'o' emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by fashionable endings like -an and -en.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cam, Cami
Sibling names for Cameran
Names that share Cameran's style, for a brother or sister.
