Camron Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Camron is a name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic words meaning 'crooked nose'. It has evolved from the surname Cameron and is associated with a modern and youthful image. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and has several variants, including Camryn and Kamron. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Camron is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Camron has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Camron' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5014th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1860th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 903rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 421st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1127th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9746th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10851st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7018th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Camron' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Camron"
Pronunciation
/ˈkæmrən/
Origin
Scottish
Etymology
The name Camron is derived from the Scottish surname 'Cameron', which itself comes from the Gaelic word 'cam', meaning 'crooked' or 'bent', and 'sròn', meaning 'nose'.
Meaning
crooked nose
Language Evolution
Cameron, Camron, Camryn
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern variation of the traditional surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Camryn, Cameron, Kamron
Modern Popularity & Image
Camron is viewed as a trendy and modern name, often associated with a youthful and dynamic image.
Famous People
Camron (rapper), Camron McCulloch (soccer player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Camron"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Camron"
"Camron" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5014th of 7552 | 33 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1860th of 10718 | 382 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 903rd of 16616 | 1,931 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 421st of 24088 | 10,269 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1127th of 23106 | 2,123 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9746th of 19264 | 49 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10851st of 27321 | 82 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7018th of 35406 | 263 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Camron" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
52.27% 1839th/3518 |
32.91% 1331st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
26.19% 965th/3685 |
41.36% 1851st/4475 |
16.79% 872nd/5194 |
13.41% 847th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
8.34% 382nd/4582 |
9.95% 514th/5164 |
4.61% 337th/7313 |
8.74% 652nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
23.97% 955th/3984 |
24.07% 1080th/4487 |
14.83% 1012th/6822 |
33.01% 2072nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Camron" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
- |
80.83% 5911th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Camron"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Camron" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.