Camron
A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
Every Camron since 1958 — 15,212 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Camron
Camron is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,059 in 2025 with 72 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 15,212 American babies have been named Camron. Its peak came in 2003, when 969 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Camron stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Camron 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 | — | — | 72 | #2,059 |
| 2024 | — | — | 95 | #1,737 |
| 2023 | — | — | 78 | #1,973 |
| 2022 | — | — | 81 | #1,919 |
| 2021 | — | — | 110 | #1,577 |
| 2020 | — | — | 115 | #1,478 |
| 2019 | — | — | 166 | #1,169 |
| 2018 | — | — | 178 | #1,101 |
| 2017 | — | — | 203 | #997 |
| 2016 | — | — | 243 | #895 |
| 2015 | — | — | 264 | #851 |
| 2014 | — | — | 289 | #794 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,044 | 303 | #751 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,332 | 402 | #612 |
| 2011 | — | — | 495 | #518 |
| 2010 | — | — | 488 | #531 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,641 | 616 | #451 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,595 | 629 | #445 |
| 2007 | 20 | #6,608 | 775 | #390 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,042 | 890 | #346 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,629 | 840 | #354 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,791 | 859 | #339 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,831 | 943 | #316 |
| 2002 | 24 | #4,933 | 785 | #348 |
| 2001 | 32 | #3,961 | 565 | #430 |
| 2000 | 26 | #4,551 | 606 | #411 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,598 | 165 | #837 |
| 1990 | — | — | 177 | #764 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,036 | 60 | #1,230 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,509 | 46 | #1,394 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,575 | 40 | #1,383 |
| 1970 | — | — | 16 | #2,309 |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,279 |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,110 |
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Famous people named Camron
- Cam'ron Actor · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Camron mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
How popular is the name Camron in 2025?
Camron ranked #2,059 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 72 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Camron?
15,212 babies have been named Camron in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Camron most popular?
Camron peaked in 2003, when 969 newborns received the name.
Is Camron a boy or girl name?
Camron is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Camron rising or falling?
Camron is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Camron?
Well-known people named Camron include Cam'ron (actor).