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Cameron

Boy / Girl name · 13,526 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Cameron: 13,526 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 699 births in 1999.

Cameron is a Scottish name with Gaelic roots, derived from the surname meaning “crooked nose” from cam (“crooked”) and sròn (“nose”), originally a nickname for the war-like Clan Cameron of Lochaber. Famous bearers include Oscar-winning actress Cameron Diaz and former UK Prime Minister David Cameron, along with renowned theatre producer Cameron Mackintosh. The name also appears in place names: the Scottish village of Cameron in Fife, and Cameron County in Texas, named after a Scottish settler. While traditionally a male name, Cameron has crossed over as a unisex choice, especially in English-speaking countries, with the Scottish form Camron occasionally used. It remains a steadfast entry in Scotland’s naming charts, evoking Highland heritage without feeling dated