Total births
1,348
Unisex name · since 1983
Cameren
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 1,348 babies named Cameren, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9261
- among boys today
- 1,348
- born since 1983
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
1,348 babies have been named Cameren since 1983, making it today's #9261 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cameren has been recorded 1,348 times among boys since 1983, currently ranked #9261 nationally and more common than 35% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2025.
- #9261 among boys today
- 1,348 born since 1983
- 2000s peak decade
- 35% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Cameren is currently the #9261 unisex name in America, more common than 35% of boys - 1,348 born since 1983, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9261
- among boys today
- 1,348
- born since 1983
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
Cameren vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9261
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 35% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Cameren was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
88 babies were named Cameren in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Cameren compares
1,348 Top 26% higher than 74% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Cameren's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Cameren | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,348 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 88 | 23 | 22,252 |
Cameren's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cameren's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1983, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 88, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cameren at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#9,261
Active since
1983
Cameren popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 88
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Cameren popularity over time - girls
211 total births recorded since 1986 (Cameren as girls' name)
Cameren by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Cameren's strongest decade.
662 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Cameren births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 42
1980s
42 births
- 1990s
1990s
268 births
- 2000s
2000s
662 births
- 2010s
2010s
346 births
- 2020s 30
2020s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 662 births (49% of all-time use).
How Cameren compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Cameren's total volume
Cameren vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Cameren by state
Where Cameren concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 65 | 4.8% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 40 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 38 | 2.8% |
| #4 | New York | | 37 | 2.7% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 35 | 2.6% |
| #6 | Texas | | 26 | 1.9% |
| #7 | Maryland | | 15 | 1.1% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 13 | 1.0% |
California share of Cameren's total US births 4.8%
Even split
65 of 1,348 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Cameren appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cameren? ▼
Cameren has been given to 1,348 babies in the U.S. since 1983, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #9261 as of the latest data. 88 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Cameren most popular? ▼
Cameren was most popular in the 2000s decade with 662 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Cameren most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cameren are California (65 births), Michigan (40 births), Illinois (38 births).
Is Cameren a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Cameren is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,348 births, and as a girl's name it has 211 births.
How long has the name Cameren been used? ▼
Records for Cameren go back to 1983, giving 43 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Cameren? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cameron, Camden, Camron, Camilo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Cameren's data
- Cameren's decade-level peak was the 2000s (662 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Camerens (65 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 Cameren
Nearby Names Like Cameren
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cameren
Cameron Boy
#66 312,661 births
Camden Boy
#193 59,178 births
Camron Boy
#1743 14,813 births
Camilo Boy
#525 9,058 births
Camren Boy
#2356 6,672 births
Compare Cameren side by side: Cameren vs Cameron Cameren vs Camden Cameren vs Camron
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Cameren
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, 1983–2025 (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. "Cameren: #9261 Unisex Name - 1,348 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cameren. 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 Cameren 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.