Declining since 2013.
Popularity of Cambryn since 2000
Babies named Cambryn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57 | 5 |
| 2010s | 89 | 27 |
| 2020s | 18 | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Cambryn first appeared in U.S. Social Security data in the year 2000, making it a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape. It reached its highest popularity in 2012, ranking among the top 10,000 names for girls. Since 2013, however, its usage has been steadily falling. The name is a modern invention, likely a creative variant of the more established Cameron, styled with the trendy suffix -yn. Given the name's short history and lack of a clear etymological root, its meaning remains uncertain. It was never common enough to appear as a top name in any state, and its sound aligns with a broader preference for Celtic-inspired, unisex-sounding names.
Cambryn is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States around 2000. It appears to be a creative respelling of Cameron, influenced by the popular suffix -yn, or possibly derived from the Welsh name Cambria, a Latinized form of Cymru (Wales). However, no direct historical or linguistic derivation can be confirmed. Its use peaked in 2012, reflecting a broader trend of unique, phonetically spelled names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cam, Cami, Bryn
Sibling names for Cambryn
Names that share Cambryn's style, for a brother or sister.
