Crooked nose or bent stream
Originally a short form of the Scottish name Cameron, it derives from the Gaelic words 'cam' (crooked) and 'sròn' (nose). It may also refer to a 'bent stream' in some topographic contexts. While often used as a nickname, it is increasingly chosen as a standalone minimalist name.
Less common today
Cam isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,394 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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