Cameron
Peaked at #31 nationally in 2000, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1882, Cameron has been recorded 9% of the time for girls and 91% of the time for boys.
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Cameron — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#176
in 1999
Current rank
#485
in 2024
Years tracked
88
1914–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1914, Cameron reached its peak popularity for girls in 1999, ranking #176 nationally with 1,781 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #579 (2014) to #485 (2024) — a 16% improvement.
As of 2024, Cameron ranks #485 nationally for girls, with 628 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #485 | 628 |
| 2023 | #479 | 639 |
| 2022 | #516 | 605 |
| 2021 | #468 | 667 |
| 2020 | #490 | 622 |
| 2019 | #542 | 565 |
| 2018 | #504 | 617 |
| 2017 | #536 | 577 |
Cameron — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#31
in 2000
Current rank
#66
in 2024
Years tracked
133
1882–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1882, Cameron reached its peak popularity for boys in 2000, ranking #31 nationally with 12,765 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #53 (2014) to #66 (2024) — a 20% drop.
As of 2024, Cameron ranks #66 nationally for boys, with 4,817 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #66 | 4,817 |
| 2023 | #58 | 5,085 |
| 2022 | #64 | 4,959 |
| 2021 | #62 | 5,124 |
| 2020 | #65 | 5,055 |
| 2019 | #67 | 5,253 |
| 2018 | #69 | 5,312 |
| 2017 | #60 | 5,975 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Cameron most popular?
Cameron was most popular in 2000, when it ranked #31 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Cameron becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Cameron?
At least 339,893 babies have been recorded with the name Cameron in the US since 1882, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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