UK boy's name
Cameran
Scottish given name derived from "Cam" referring to a river bend.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Cameran is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Cameran popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 13 births.
This profile covers 110 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1996 to 2014. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 23% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 109 living people in the UK are called Cameran. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Cameran ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 13 boys were registered as Cameran.
- • About 109 living people in the UK are estimated to have Cameran as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4632
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
13 births
Estimated living
109
2026
Meaning
What does Cameran mean?
The name Cameran is a relatively modern given name, originating in the late 20th century. It is an anglicized form of the French name Cameron, which itself is derived from the Gaelic surname Cameron, meaning "crooked nose" or "crooked river".
The earliest known record of the name Cameran dates back to the late 1970s, when it began gaining popularity as a variant spelling of Cameron. The name's rise in usage coincided with the increasing trend of giving children unique or creative names in English-speaking countries.
While the name Cameran does not have a long historical lineage, it has been borne by a few notable individuals in recent times. One of the earliest known people with this name was Cameran Eubanks, an American reality television personality who appeared on the reality show "The Real World: San Diego" in 2004.
Another notable bearer of the name Cameran is Cameran Wiklund, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing line Cameran Wiklund Clothing in 2009. She was born in 1986 and has been recognized for her sustainable and eco-friendly fashion designs.
In the world of sports, Cameran Neely is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who was born in 1995. He currently plays for the Bakersfield Condors in the American Hockey League (AHL).
Cameran Caldwell is an American author and reality television personality, best known for her role on the Bravo TV series "Southern Charm". She was born in 1984 and has published several books, including "Waking Up in Charleston" and "Untying the Knot".
Cameran Haines is an Australian singer and songwriter who rose to fame as a contestant on the reality singing competition "The Voice Australia" in 2012. She was born in 1994 and has released several singles and an EP since her time on the show.
These are a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Cameran throughout history, showcasing its relatively recent origins and usage as a given name in various parts of the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Cameran over time
The chart below shows babies named Cameran registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Cameran, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cameran by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Cameran was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4380 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000s | #2377 | 72 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1636 | 28 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Cameran
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Cameran: questions and answers
How popular is the name Cameran in the UK right now?
In 2014, Cameran was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Cameran most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 13 babies registered as Cameran in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Cameran?
Scottish given name derived from "Cam" referring to a river bend.
How many people are called Cameran in the UK?
A total of 110 babies have been registered as Cameran across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.