Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Kameran since 1989
Babies named Kameran per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 |
| 1990s | 33 | 78 |
| 2000s | 133 | 210 |
| 2010s | 15 | 177 |
| 2020s | 0 | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Kameran is a modern variant of the classic Scottish name Cameron, first recorded in the United States in 1991. Though it has never reached the top 1000, its peak year was 2011, and its usage has been falling since 2007. The name is unisex, with similar modern sibling names like Kylie and Logan. The spelling Kameran offers a distinct alternative while retaining the familiar sound of its source name.
Kameran is a modern spelling variant of Cameron, which derives from the Scottish Gaelic surname Camshron, meaning 'crooked nose' (from cam 'crooked' and sròn 'nose'). The name rose to prominence in the United States during the 20th century, notably influenced by the film director James Cameron. The Kameran spelling emerged in the late 20th century as a distinctive alternative.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kam, Kami, Ran
Sibling names for Kameran
Names that share Kameran's style, for a brother or sister.
