Cameron is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1526 in 2009 with 18 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 74 births ranking #414. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 200.0%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 17,410 girls born was named Cameron. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Cameron is a long-established Scottish surname name with a clean, sporty modern feel. Its old meaning is earthy and descriptive, but that is rarely what drives its appeal now.
The name moved from surname into first-name use and later became strongly unisex. Its popularity comes from familiarity, strength, and an easy modern tone rather than from the literal root meaning.