Cam
boy name#1393 in 2025Cam entered the US charts in 1892, peaked at #900 in 1896, ranks #1393 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1892–2025
#1393
rank today
#900
peak (1896)
131
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #983 |
| 1910s | #3090 |
| 1920s | #3500 |
| 1930s | #3544 |
| 1940s | #2799 |
| 1950s | #2314 |
| 1960s | #1845 |
| 1970s | #2982 |
| 1980s | #4311 |
| 1990s | #4260 |
| 2000s | #3739 |
| 2010s | #1758 |
| 2020s | #1485 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cam has been most popular in TX, CA, OH.
Living bearers
About 2,500 people named Cam are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cam alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cam in 2025?
- Cam ranks #1393 among US boy names in 2025, with 131 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cam most popular?
- Cam peaked in 1896, reaching #900 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cam with classmates?
- Cam will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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