Cam

Cam is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 139 babies in the United States.

Cam at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cam

Cam belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cam first appears in Social Security records in 1892 and has been given to 3,054 babies since 1880, including 139 in 2024.

Cam in US records

First recorded (US)
1892
Babies named Cam in 2024
139
Total since 1880
3,054

Cam in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2023
Babies named Cam in 2023
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cam mean?

The meaning of Cam is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cam a boy or girl name?

Cam is a unisex name. In 2024, 139 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cam?

Cam comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cam?

Cam is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1892 and has been given to 3,054 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].