Holding steady.
Popularity of Cammeron since 1983
Babies named Cammeron per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 108 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cammeron is a modern respelling of the classic Scottish surname Cameron, which has been used as a given name for boys since the 20th century. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1983, a time when Cameron itself was rising in popularity. Its peak year came in 1992, though it never entered the top 1000 names, indicating a niche but consistent usage. The trajectory of the name has been stable since that peak, with no significant rise or fall. Overall, Cammeron remains a rare choice, appealing to parents who want a familiar sound with a distinctive spelling.
Cammeron is a modern respelling of Cameron, which derives from the Scottish Gaelic surname Camshron, meaning 'crooked nose' (from cam 'crooked' and sròn 'nose'). The name has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world, with the Cammeron variant emerging in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Cameron and the trend of using 'C' spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cam
Variants: Cameron
Sibling names for Cammeron
Names that share Cammeron's style, for a brother or sister.
