Cameron

Cameron is a unisex name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “crooked nose.” In 2024 it was given to 5,445 babies in the United States.

Cameron at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Irish & Celtic · English & American
Meaning
“crooked nose”
Pronunciation
/ˈkæm(ə)ɹən/

About the name Cameron

Cameron belongs to the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “crooked nose” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Cameron first appears in Social Security records in 1882 and has been given to 339,893 babies since 1880, including 5,445 in 2024.

Cameron in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Babies named Cameron in 2024
5,445
Total since 1880
339,893

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cameron mean?

Cameron means “crooked nose” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Cameron a boy or girl name?

Cameron is a unisex name. In 2024, 5,445 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cameron?

Cameron comes from the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cameron?

Cameron is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1882 and has been given to 339,893 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce Cameron?

Cameron is pronounced /ˈkæm(ə)ɹən/ (IPA).

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