Cameron
Girl name · #487 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Cameron? In official American birth records, Cameron has been tracked continuously since 1914, giving it 111 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 614 baby girls were named Cameron, placing it at #487 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #532, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 2,932 girls born in 2025 was named Cameron.
Babies named Cameron per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 111-year story
Cameron first appears in the Social Security records in 1914, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1999, when 1,781 girls were named Cameron — good for #176 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Cameron against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Cameron in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Cameron is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Cameron is most common
Geography matters for names, and Cameron is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Cameron is most common in CT (1 per 1,000), KS (0.9 per 1,000), OR (0.8 per 1,000), SC (0.8 per 1,000), PA (0.7 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.5 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Cameron is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Cameron
Statistically, parents drawn to Cameron tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Camryn, Carson, Cassidy, Allyson, and Maddison.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Cameron | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 614 | #487 |
| 2024 | 630 | #486 |
| 2023 | 640 | #478 |
| 2022 | 605 | #516 |
| 2021 | 668 | #468 |
| 2020 | 622 | #490 |
| 2019 | 565 | #542 |
| 2018 | 617 | #504 |
| 2017 | 577 | #536 |
| 2016 | 588 | #529 |
| 2015 | 586 | #532 |
| 2014 | 526 | #579 |
| 2013 | 511 | #567 |
| 2012 | 535 | #553 |
| 2011 | 707 | #441 |
| 2010 | 756 | #417 |
| 2009 | 907 | #357 |
| 2008 | 1,052 | #320 |
| 2007 | 1,101 | #309 |
| 2006 | 1,134 | #291 |
| 2005 | 1,242 | #263 |
| 2004 | 1,278 | #252 |
| 2003 | 1,042 | #295 |
| 2002 | 1,236 | #257 |
| 2001 | 1,319 | #241 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Cameron?
In official American birth records, the name Cameron first appeared in 1914 (over 111 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 111 years.
Is Cameron a popular girl name?
Cameron ranked #487 among girls in 2025 with 614 babies given the name — inside the top 500: established but not ubiquitous. Ten years earlier it ranked #532.
When was the name Cameron most popular?
Cameron peaked in 1999, when 1,781 American girls received the name (ranked #176 that year). Since 1999 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Cameron?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 2,932 newborn American girls was named Cameron. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.