Cameron is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #479 in 2023 with 639 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 1,781 births ranking #176. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 39.8%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 2,508 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.