Cameo
Pronunciation: [ k-AM-ee-oh ]
Cameo is a girl baby name. Ranked #28,207 in the US, popular nicknames include Cam, Cay, and Camie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Cameo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 1,501 babies have been named Cameo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cameo is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,207 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,207
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Cameo is also used as a boy name, ranked #26360.
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About the Name Cameo
Cameo is a girl name .
Is Cameo a boy or girl name? Cameo is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,207 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #26,360. Cameo is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cameo is currently ranked #28,207 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cameo include Cam, Cay, and Camie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cameo include Cameron, Camellia, Cameryn, Camelia, Cameran . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis