Cameo
girl nameCameo entered the US charts in 1957, peaked at #1936 in 1980, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1957–2025
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rank today
#1936
peak (1980)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5811 |
| 1960s | #4285 |
| 1970s | #3062 |
| 1980s | #2122 |
| 1990s | #3007 |
| 2000s | #9508 |
| 2010s | #14071 |
| 2020s | #13453 |
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Cameo are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cameo alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cameo in 2025?
- Cameo is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cameo most popular?
- Cameo peaked in 1980, reaching #1936 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cameo with classmates?
- Cameo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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