Camerson
Of Celtic origin meaning "crooked", "bent", or "winding".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Camerson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Camerson today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Camerson births was 2000 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Camerson. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Camerson. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2000
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#10,597
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Camerson: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Camerson by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Camerson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Camerson
The name Camerson has its origins in the ancient Celtic language and culture. It is derived from the Old Celtic word "camr," which means "crooked" or "bent." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive term for someone with a physical characteristic, such as a crooked nose or bent posture.
In early medieval times, the name was likely used in regions where Celtic languages were spoken, such as parts of modern-day Britain, Ireland, and France. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 6th century, where it appears in various monastic records and chronicles from the British Isles.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Camerson was a 7th-century Irish monk named Camerson of Lindisfarne. He is known for his contributions to the spread of Christianity in Northumbria, a region in what is now northern England. Another early figure was Camerson the Wise, a 9th-century Welsh scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on the subjects of astronomy and mathematics.
During the Middle Ages, the name Camerson gained popularity among the nobility and ruling classes of various Celtic kingdoms. One notable bearer of the name was Camerson ap Gruffydd, a 12th-century Welsh prince who led a rebellion against the Norman invaders of Wales.
In the 15th century, a Scottish nobleman named Camerson MacDonald played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence. He was a loyal supporter of Robert the Bruce and fought alongside him in several key battles against the English.
Another historical figure with the name Camerson was an Irish poet and bard from the 16th century known as Camerson Ó Dálaigh. He was renowned for his intricate and lyrical compositions, which celebrated the exploits of various Gaelic chieftains and clans.
While the name Camerson has ancient roots, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout history. However, its unique blend of Celtic origins and historical connections to various influential figures have contributed to its enduring charm and cultural significance.
People
Camerson + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with C
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FAQ
Camerson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Camerson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Camerson going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Camerson a common name?
We classify Camerson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Camerson most popular?
The single biggest year for Camerson was 2000, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Camerson is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Camerson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Camerson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Camerson in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Camerson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Camerson in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Camerson can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Camerson?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.