Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Cameron.
National Rank (2025)
#76
All-Time Peak Rank
#31 (2000)
Total U.S. Births
312,661
Unisex Distribution90.7% Boy / 9.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Cameron Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Cameron
According to SSA data, Cameron achieved its highest historical rank of #31 in 2000. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2000 with 12,767 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 35.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 121 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Cameron scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-35.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record12,767Births in 2000
Years in Top 100
39yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
121Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:30
1890s:34
1900s:49
1910s:276
1920s:530
1930s:388
1940s:607
1950s:1,810
1960s:3,651
1970s:8,032
1980s:24,598
1990s:81,131
2000s:95,898
2010s:66,206
2020s:29,421
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCa-me-ron
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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