Names Starting With C
UnisexScottish#78 in 2025
Cameron
Cameron is a unisex name of Scottish origin meaning “crooked nose or crooked river.” It ranked #78 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
KAM-er-on
meaning & origin
The name Cameron means “crooked nose or crooked river.” It comes from the Scottish language tradition.
Originally a Scottish clan surname derived from Gaelic Cam Shròn. It crossed into given-name use in the 20th century and is now well established for both boys and girls.
popularity over time
#672020
#722021
#742022
#762023
#782024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #78 |
| 2023 | #76 |
| 2022 | #74 |
| 2021 | #72 |
| 2020 | #67 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
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