Declining since 2004, #2,056 for boys today.
Popularity of Camron since 1958
Babies named Camron per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 56 |
| 1970s | 306 |
| 1980s | 760 |
| 1990s | 2,594 |
| 2000s | 7,508 |
| 2010s | 3,031 |
| 2020s | 551 |
Meaning & origin
Camron, a spelling variant of the Scottish classic Cameron, entered U.S. records in 1958 and saw its greatest popularity in the early 2000s, peaking in 2003. Since 2004 its usage has steadily declined, and in 2025 it ranked 2056th nationwide, with about 1 in 23,723 boys receiving the name. Its top states are Georgia, Illinois, and Ohio, reflecting its strongest roots in the South and Midwest. While Cameron remains far more common, Camron offers a streamlined alternative that still connects to the Scottish clan heritage. The name shares stylistic ground with -en ending names like Braden and Jaylin, placing it among the early-2000s trend of surname-inspired, one-syllable-anchored boys' names.
Camron is a spelling variant of Cameron, a Scottish surname from the Gaelic 'cam sròn' meaning 'crooked nose' or 'bent nose'. The name originated as a nickname for someone with a distinctive nose. The Clan Cameron is a prominent Highland clan, and the surname later transitioned into a given name in the 19th and 20th centuries. As a variant spelling, Camron became more common in the United States in the late 20th century, influenced by the popularity of Cameron and similar sounding names like Braden and Jadon.
Where Camron is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Camron” around the world
Where Camron lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cam, Cammie, Ron
Sibling names for Camron
Names that share Camron's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Camron
Names whose popularity has moved with Camron's over the last 50 years.
