UK name, mostly boys
Cameren
Of English origin, a spelling variant of Cameron signifying "crooked river".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Cameren is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Cameren popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4432, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 4 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1999 to 2008. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Cameren. 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 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Cameren ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 4 boys were registered as Cameren.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Cameren as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 84.2% of Cameren registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4432
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
4 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Cameren
In England and Wales birth records, Cameren has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 84.2% of registrations are for boys and 15.8% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Cameren registered for boys
- Ranked #4,432 in 2008
- 3 boys registered in 2008
- Peak: 1999 (4 births)
Cameren registered for girls
- Ranked #4,598 in 2004
- 3 girls registered in 2004
- Peak: 2004 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Cameren mean?
The name Cameren has its origins in the Gaelic and Celtic languages, dating back to the early medieval period in Scotland and Ireland. It is derived from the Gaelic word "camaron," which means "crooked nose" or "bent nose." This name was likely given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a distinctive facial feature.
In ancient Scottish and Irish texts, variations of the name Cameren can be found, such as "Camerun" and "Camaron." These early spellings indicate that the name has been in use for centuries in the Celtic regions of the British Isles.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Cameren was Cameren MacNeil, a Scottish clan chief who lived in the 13th century on the Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides. He was known for his fierce loyalty to the Scottish crown during the Wars of Scottish Independence against England.
Another notable figure was Cameren O'Reilly, an Irish poet and bard who lived in the 16th century. He was renowned for his skillful use of the Gaelic language and his poetic works celebrating Irish culture and heritage.
In the 17th century, Cameren Macleod was a Scottish Highland warrior who fought alongside the Jacobite forces during the Jacobite Risings against the House of Hanover. He was celebrated for his bravery and loyalty to the Stuart cause.
During the 18th century, Cameren Fitzgerald was an Irish philanthropist and landowner who worked to improve the lives of the tenants on his estates. He was known for his generosity and commitment to social justice.
In the 19th century, Cameren Macdonald was a Scottish-Canadian explorer and fur trader who played a significant role in the exploration and mapping of Western Canada. He is remembered for his contributions to the Hudson's Bay Company and his adventures in the Canadian wilderness.
While the name Cameren has its roots in the Celtic cultures of Scotland and Ireland, it has since spread to various parts of the world and has been adopted by families of diverse backgrounds, each with their own unique stories and connections to this ancient name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Cameren over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Cameren in England and Wales, from 1999 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Cameren, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2008, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cameren by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Cameren 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3721 | 12 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2425 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Cameren
- 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
Cameren: questions and answers
How popular is the name Cameren in the UK right now?
In 2008, Cameren was ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Cameren most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 4 babies registered as Cameren in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Cameren?
Of English origin, a spelling variant of Cameron signifying "crooked river".
How many people are called Cameren in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Cameren across the 5 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.