UK boy's name
Camren
A name of Celtic/Gaelic origin meaning "crooked nose" or "crooked one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Camren is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Camren popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 8 births.
This profile covers 56 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2000 to 2021. 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 56 living people in the UK are called Camren. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Camren ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 8 boys were registered as Camren.
- • About 56 living people in the UK are estimated to have Camren as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
8 births
Estimated living
56
2026
Meaning
What does Camren mean?
The name Camren is a modern variation of the traditional name Cameron, which has its origins in the Scottish Gaelic language. The name Cameron is derived from the Gaelic words "cam" meaning "crooked" and "sron" meaning "nose" or "crooked nose." This descriptive name likely referred to a physical characteristic of an early bearer of the name.
The name Cameron has been recorded in Scotland since the 16th century, and it gained popularity as a surname among various Scottish clans, particularly the Clan Cameron, one of the most prominent clans in the Scottish Highlands. The earliest recorded use of the name as a first name dates back to the late 17th century.
In terms of historical references, the name Cameron is closely associated with the Jacobite risings in Scotland during the 17th and 18th centuries. One notable figure was Sir Ewen Cameron of Lochiel (1629-1719), a Scottish clan chief and a prominent Jacobite supporter who fought for the restoration of the Stuart monarchy.
Another historically significant bearer of the name was David Cameron (1766-1845), a Scottish botanist and nurseryman who introduced numerous plant species to Britain and established the famous Camerton Nursery in Somerset, England.
The name Camren, as a variation of Cameron, gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this spelling was Camren Bicondova (born 1999), an American actress known for her role as Selina Kyle/Catwoman in the television series Gotham.
Other notable individuals with the name Camren include Camren Renick (born 2000), an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for the Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer, and Camren Tornow (born 2002), an American artistic gymnast who has represented the United States at various international competitions.
It's worth noting that while the name Camren is a relatively modern spelling variation, it maintains its connection to the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of the traditional Scottish name Cameron.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Camren over time
The chart below shows babies named Camren registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Camren, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Camren by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Camren 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4420 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3177 | 43 | 10 |
Related
Names similar to Camren
- 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
Camren: questions and answers
How popular is the name Camren in the UK right now?
In 2021, Camren was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Camren most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 8 babies registered as Camren in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Camren?
A name of Celtic/Gaelic origin meaning "crooked nose" or "crooked one".
How many people are called Camren in the UK?
A total of 56 babies have been registered as Camren across the 14 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.