The baby name Kameron is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkæmərən/ (KAM-uh-ruhn).
Kameron is Scottish Gaelic in Origin.
The baby name Kameron is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkæmərən/ (KAM-uh-ruhn).
Kameron is Scottish Gaelic in Origin.
Kameron is a modern English given name rooted in the Scottish surname Cameron, itself from the Scottish Gaelic elements cam (“bent, crooked”) and sròn (“nose”). The K-initial spelling arose largely in North America as a contemporary variant that retains the original sense while giving the name a streamlined, modern look.
As a forename, Cameron moved from surname status into common use in the 19th and 20th centuries; the Kameron form grew in popularity in the United States from the late 1980s onward, aligning with creative spellings and unisex trends. It remains more frequent for boys but sees occasional use for girls. Related forms include Cameron, Camron, Kamron, Camren, and Kamren; feminine-leaning counterparts include Camryn and Kamryn. Short forms Cam and Kam are common. The name also carries a subtle nod to Clan Cameron of the Scottish Highlands.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2024 | #1 | — | 820 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #178 | 2 | 4,064 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| Canada | Girls | 2001 | #281 | 8 | 2,435 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #292 | 15 | 2,588 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 7,909 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #315 | 74 | 2,865 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #379 | 737 | 7,044 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| France | Girls | 2018 | #400 | 3 | 3,265 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #465 | 2 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #471 | 4 | 14,421 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #502 | 9 | 10,188 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #573 | 3 | 12,054 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #698 | 3 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| SY | 0 | #765 | 3 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #881 | 36 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #978 | 4 | 15,656 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,029 | 5 | 16,355 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,068 | 11 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,159 | 20 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Kameron is popular in 37 countries — most recent births per country:
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