The name Cameron originally comes from a Scottish surname meaning "crooked nose" (from the Gaelic cam - "crooked" and sròn - "nose"). It can be traced back to certain areas of Lennox, Fife, and Edinburgh. After being adapted as a given name, Cameron was primarily used for boys until the late 20th century, when actress Cameron Diaz popularised the name as a gender neutral option. It reached peak popularity in the early 21st century, but has become less common in recent years.