Cam
A diminutive of the male given name Cameron.
Every Cam since 1892 — 3,195 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cam
Cam is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,395 in 2025 with 131 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1892, 3,195 American babies have been named Cam — about 87% boys and 13% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 139 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cam stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,127 | 131 | #1,395 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,683 | 129 | #1,424 |
| 2023 | — | — | 128 | #1,424 |
| 2022 | — | — | 122 | #1,479 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,707 | 120 | #1,491 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,392 | 91 | #1,707 |
| 2019 | 5 | #15,992 | 97 | #1,662 |
| 2018 | — | — | 76 | #1,938 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,342 | 104 | #1,569 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,734 | 103 | #1,587 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16,952 | 96 | #1,647 |
| 2014 | — | — | 95 | #1,629 |
| 2013 | — | — | 82 | #1,766 |
| 2012 | — | — | 100 | #1,576 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,375 | 83 | #1,757 |
| 2010 | — | — | 50 | #2,473 |
| 2009 | — | — | 46 | #2,668 |
| 2008 | — | — | 26 | #3,942 |
| 2007 | — | — | 41 | #2,874 |
| 2006 | — | — | 22 | #4,244 |
| 2005 | — | — | 24 | #3,831 |
| 2004 | — | — | 19 | #4,444 |
| 2003 | — | — | 29 | #3,206 |
| 2002 | — | — | 24 | #3,572 |
| 2001 | — | — | 16 | #4,704 |
| 2000 | — | — | 19 | #4,080 |
| 1995 | — | — | 19 | #3,445 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,194 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,085 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,270 | 16 | #2,844 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,025 | 18 | #2,375 |
| 1970 | 8 | #5,873 | 24 | #1,803 |
| 1965 | 6 | #5,882 | 21 | #1,727 |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,717 | 25 | #1,626 |
| 1955 | 10 | #3,807 | 17 | #1,910 |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,364 | 9 | #2,603 |
| 1945 | — | — | 10 | #2,270 |
| 1940 | — | — | 5 | #3,518 |
| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #3,724 |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,074 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 7 | #3,529 |
| 1915 | — | — | 6 | #3,459 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Cam
- Cam Gigandet Actor · b. 1982
- Cam Newton American football player · b. 1989
- Cam Clarke Actor · b. 1957
- Cam Neely Actor · b. 1965
- Cam Fowler Athlete · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cam mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Cameron.
How popular is the name Cam in 2025?
Cam ranked #1,395 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 131 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cam?
3,195 babies have been named Cam in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cam most popular?
Cam peaked in 2024, when 139 newborns received the name.
Is Cam a boy or girl name?
Cam is used for both: about 13% of babies named Cam have been girls and 87% boys.
Is the name Cam rising or falling?
Cam is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Cam?
Well-known people named Cam include Cam Gigandet (actor), Cam Newton (american football player), Cam Clarke (actor).