Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Cameron.
National Rank (2025)
#487
All-Time Peak Rank
#176 (1999)
Total U.S. Births
32,235
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 #176 in 1999. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1999 with 1,781 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 4.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 85 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
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+4.8% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,781Births in 1999
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
85Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:5
1920s:10
1930s:5
1940s:121
1950s:256
1960s:452
1970s:941
1980s:2,123
1990s:6,668
2000s:11,907
2010s:5,968
2020s:3,779
📐 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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