Skip to main content
 
Namesake

A name chosen, not stumbled upon.

Explore
  • All Names
  • Celtic Names
  • Norse Names
  • Rising Names
  • Gender-Neutral Names
More lists
  • Name Collections
  • Hebrew & Biblical
  • Nature Names
  • Literary Names
  • Rare & Beautiful
  • Classic Names
Guides
  • How to Choose a Name
  • Baby Name Checklist
  • Partner Disagreement
  • Popularity Data
  • Pronunciation Test

Made with love for growing families.

PrivacyTermsContactOur storyHow it works

© 2026 Namesake · namesake.baby

Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Cam — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Calyx|Camani
Celtic◈ Unisex · 56% boy · 44% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Cam

◈

KAM · 1 syllables

Share Cam:
Compare with another name
Boy
#1422
→ Stable
Boy
#1422
Popularity score: 27
→ Stable
Peak
#1422 in 2023
5yr
0 ranks
Velocity
0
Birth frequency
3.6 per 100,000 births
Girl
#9646
Popularity score: 7
→ Stable
Peak
#9646 in 2024
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1422 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Cam

Popularity score: 27  ·  SSA Rank: #1422

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #9646 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Cam

Popularity score: 7  ·  SSA Rank: #9646

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
0 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Cam scores well on uniqueness but there are tradeoffs — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
60
Uniqueness20% of score
80
Feasibility15% of score
30

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticScottishUnisex1-syllableNatureShort-formCoolGroundedModernUncommon
Character
casual confidencedirect communicationadaptable naturefriendly approachability
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Cams

innovativeversatilecharismaticconfidentexpressive
STRONG
High confidence

Cam is a Celtic unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1422 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · 0 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:#1422 · rare
Cam at a Glance
Meaning:Crooked or bent. Also used as short form of Cameron, meaning 'crooked nose' from Gaelic cam (crooked) and sròn (nose).
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#1422 in 2023
5yr change:0 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #1422 · Girl #9646
Notable bearers
Cam Newton
NFL quarterback
Cam Gigandet
Actor
Similar Sound
KamChamSam◈DamLam◈Tam◈
Similar Style
Rowan◈Finn◈Roan◈CianSoren◈Lennox◈
Works well with
Rowan◈IvyWren◈Beckett◈HazelStellan◈PhoebeLeif
You Might Also Like
Rowan◈
Celtic · #71
→ Stable
Finn◈
Irish · #198
→ Stable
Roan◈
Irish · #1350
↑↑ Surging
Cian
Irish · #1525
↓ Declining
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Lennox◈
Scottish · #263
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Cam illustration
Name Intelligence
Cam · Overview
Summary

Cam is a Celtic unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1422 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 48/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Cam scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Works for any sex
56% boy · 44% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Cam carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
cam.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
Explore

Add to watchlists or your list with + Save next to the name above.

Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
Namesake
Name WizardName CollectionsAll NamesName CascadeBaby ShowerMy Name List

Still deciding?

Every naming product helps you find names. Namesake is the only one built to help you choose one.

Score what matters to you. Run names head-to-head. Arrive at the one name you can both explain and defend.

Start the Name Wizard →