Cameron is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #252 in 2004 with 1,278 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 1,781 births ranking #176. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 179.6%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 1,437 girls born was named Cameron. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.