Total births
312,661
Unisex name · since 1882
Cameron
Since 1882, U.S. Social Security records show 312,661 babies named Cameron, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #66
- among boys today
- 312,661
- born since 1882
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 99.5%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Cameron is the #66 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 312,661 recorded since 1882.
Cameron has 312,661 recorded births among boys since 1882, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #66 as of the latest data, more common than 99.5% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 2025.
- #66 among boys today
- 312,661 born since 1882
- 2000s peak decade
- 99.5% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Cameron is currently the #66 unisex name in America, more common than 99.5% of boys - 312,661 born since 1882, peaking in the 2000s.
- #66
- among boys today
- 312,661
- born since 1882
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 99.5%
- more common than other boys
Cameron vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#66
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 99.5% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Cameron was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
12,767 babies were named Cameron in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Cameron compares
312,661 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
Cameron's all-time total is 852x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Cameron | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 312,661 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 12,767 | 23 | 22,252 |
Cameron's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cameron's SSA record in two at 1959 and the more recent half accounts for 99% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 1%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1885, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2000 peak of 12,767, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cameron at a glance
Top 100 boys' namePeak year
2000
Current rank
#66
Active since
1882
Cameron popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–2025
- Peak year (2000)
- 12,767
- Annual births at peak, across 144 years of records
Cameron popularity over time - girls
32,235 total births recorded since 1914 (Cameron as girls' name)
Cameron by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Cameron's strongest decade.
95,898 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Cameron births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 30
1880s
30 births
- 1890s 34
1890s
34 births
- 1900s 49
1900s
49 births
- 1910s 276
1910s
276 births
- 1920s 530
1920s
530 births
- 1930s 388
1930s
388 births
- 1940s 607
1940s
607 births
- 1950s 1,810
1950s
1,810 births
- 1960s 3,651
1960s
3,651 births
- 1970s 8,032
1970s
8,032 births
- 1980s 24,598
1980s
24,598 births
- 1990s
1990s
81,131 births
- 2000s
2000s
95,898 births
- 2010s
2010s
66,206 births
- 2020s 29,421
2020s
29,421 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 95,898 births (31% of all-time use).
How Cameron 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 Cameron's total volume
Cameron vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Cameron by state
Where Cameron concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 29,275 | 9.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 22,872 | 7.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 15,156 | 4.8% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 14,432 | 4.6% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 13,710 | 4.4% |
| #6 | New York | | 12,946 | 4.1% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 12,586 | 4.0% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 12,540 | 4.0% |
California share of Cameron's total US births 9.4%
Even split
29,275 of 312,661 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 51 reporting states.
Cameron appears in 51 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cameron? ▼
312,661 babies have been named Cameron since 1882. It currently ranks #66 among boys. The peak year was 2000 with 12,767 births.
When was Cameron most popular? ▼
Cameron was most popular in the 2000s decade with 95,898 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Cameron most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cameron are California (29,275 births), Texas (22,872 births), Florida (15,156 births).
Is Cameron a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Cameron is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 312,661 births, and as a girl's name it has 32,235 births.
How long has the name Cameron been used? ▼
Records for Cameron go back to 1882, giving 144 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Cameron? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Camden, Camron, Camilo, Camren, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Cameron's data
- Cameron's decade-level peak was the 2000s (95,898 total births); usage has since declined to 29,421 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Camerons (29,275 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 Cameron
Nearby Names Like Cameron
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cameron
Camden Boy
#193 59,178 births
Camron Boy
#1743 14,813 births
Camilo Boy
#525 9,058 births
Camren Boy
#2356 6,672 births
Campbell Boy
#924 6,214 births
Compare Cameron side by side: Cameron vs Camden Cameron vs Camron Cameron vs Camilo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Cameron
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1882–2025 (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. "Cameron: #66 Unisex Name - 312,661 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cameron. 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 Cameron 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 June 2026.