Cam
Pronunciation: [ k-AM ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cam first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 382 babies have been named Cam in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cam is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #11,512 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,512
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Cam is also used as a boy name, ranked #1426.
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About the Name Cam
Cam is a girl name .
Is Cam a boy or girl name? Cam is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #11,512 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,426. Cam is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cam is currently ranked #11,512 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Cam include Camila, Camille, Camilla, Camryn, Cameron . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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