Camaron is of Spanish origin, derived from the word 'camarón', which means shrimp. It entered popular usage as a given name during the mid-20th century and has since been used primarily in English-speaking countries. The name Camaron gained some popularity following its use by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, who named his son Jakob (also spelled Jacob) Camaron in 1984.
The name Camaron has seen peaks and valleys in popularity over the years, with notable spikes in the late '90s and early 2000s.