Cammy is an intriguing and distinctive given name, predominantly used for females. It's a unique variant of Cameron, which is of Scottish origin and means 'winding nose' or 'crooked nose.' This unusual derivation adds an interesting layer to the name Cammy. Spelling variations include Cammie and Camby, but Cammy remains the most popular version. The name has gained some popularity in recent years due to its unisex appeal and ease of pronunciation. It's also a name that can be shortened to familiar nicknames like Cam or Mimi.
The name Cammy experienced significant popularity from the late 1950s to the early 1970s, with a peak of 70 births in 1968. After the mid-70s, its popularity declined steadily, with fewer than 30 births per year since 1978. The name's usage has been quite rare in recent years, with fewer than 10 births annually from 2005 onwards. Overall, Cammy was given to a total of 1550 newborns over the course of these statistics (1950-2023).