Find out how popular the first name Kameron has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kameron by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Kameron is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 90% of people named Kameron being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 812 male babies and 49 female babies born with the name Kameron.

The history of the first name Kameron

The name Kameron is derived from the Gaelic name Camaron, which itself is a variant of the name Cameron. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and is believed to have been first used around the 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Gaelic words "cam" meaning "crooked" and "sron" meaning "nose", possibly referring to someone with a crooked or bent nose.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kameron is from the 14th century, when it was used by members of the Clan Cameron, a prominent Scottish Highland clan. The chief of the clan was known as the "Cameron of Lochiel", and the name was closely associated with this clan and their ancestral lands in Lochaber, Scotland.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Kameron ap Gwilym was a Welsh poet and one of the most celebrated poets of his time. He lived from around 1410 to 1470 and is known for his extensive body of work, which includes love poems, nature poems, and religious poems.

In the 16th century, a Scottish nobleman named Kameron of Lochiel fought alongside Mary, Queen of Scots, in the Scottish Wars of Religion. He was a loyal supporter of the Queen and played a significant role in the conflicts between Catholics and Protestants in Scotland during that period.

Another historical figure with the name Kameron was Archibald Kameron, a Scottish Presbyterian minister who lived from 1657 to 1688. He was a prominent figure in the Covenanters' movement, a group of Presbyterians who sought to establish their faith as the sole religion in Scotland.

In the 18th century, a British naval officer named Kameron of Fassifern served in the Royal Navy and was involved in several notable battles during the American Revolutionary War. He was born in 1743 and died in 1806.

While the name Kameron has its roots in Scotland and the Scottish Highlands, it has since spread and become popular in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries. However, its origins and historical associations remain firmly rooted in Scottish culture and history.

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