Total births
1,501
Unisex name · since 1957
Cameo
Since 1957, U.S. Social Security records show 1,501 babies named Cameo, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,501
- total births
- 1957–2020
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1,501 girls have been named Cameo since 1957, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cameo has been recorded 1,501 times among girls since 1957, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1957 to 2020.
- 1,501 total births
- 1957–2020 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,501 girls have been named Cameo since 1957, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2020.
- 1,501
- total births
- 1957–2020
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Cameo was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
68 babies were named Cameo in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Cameo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Cameo's full recorded timeline at 1989, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1959, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1992 peak of 68 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Cameo at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1957
Cameo popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–2020
- Peak year (1992)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Cameo popularity over time - boys
218 total births recorded since 1979 (Cameo as boys' name)
Cameo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Cameo's strongest decade.
502 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Cameo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1960s 95
1960s
95 births
- 1970s
1970s
279 births
- 1980s
1980s
502 births
- 1990s
1990s
420 births
- 2000s 134
2000s
134 births
- 2010s 54
2010s
54 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 502 births (33% of all-time use).
How Cameo compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Cameo's total volume
Cameo vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Cameo by state
Where Cameo concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 160 | 10.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 16 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Minnesota | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Utah | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Cameo's total US births 10.7%
Even split
160 of 1,501 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cameo? ▼
1,501 babies have been named Cameo since 1957. It was last recorded in 2020. The peak year was 1992 with 68 births.
When was Cameo most popular? ▼
Cameo was most popular in the 1980s decade with 502 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Cameo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cameo are California (160 births), Texas (16 births), Michigan (10 births).
Is Cameo a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Cameo is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,501 births, and as a boy's name it has 218 births.
How long has the name Cameo been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Cameo since 1957 -- 64 years through the most recent 2020 data.
What names are similar to Cameo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Camila, Camille, Cameron, Camryn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Cameo's data
- Cameo's decade-level peak was the 1980s (502 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Cameos (160 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cameo
Nearby Names Like Cameo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cameo
Camila Girl
#11 123,854 births
Camille Girl
#239 75,722 births
Cameron Girl
#486 32,235 births
Camryn Girl
#456 30,959 births
Camilla Girl
#323 30,276 births
Compare Cameo side by side: Cameo vs Camila Cameo vs Camille Cameo vs Cameron
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1957–2020 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cameo: Baby Name Since 1957 - 1,501 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cameo. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cameo draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.