Declining since 2006, #2,718 for boys today.
Popularity of Camren since 1978
Babies named Camren per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 7 | 92 |
| 1990s | 79 | 661 |
| 2000s | 356 | 3,247 |
| 2010s | 136 | 2,210 |
| 2020s | 55 | 457 |
Meaning & origin
Camren is a modern American blend that emerged in the late 1970s, first recorded in 1978. Its rise coincided with the trend of creating new names by attaching the fashionable '-en' suffix to an existing name, in this case Cameron. The name reached its peak popularity in 2006, when it was most commonly given to boys in Michigan and Texas. Since 2006, however, its usage has been declining, reflecting a broader shift away from invented -en names. In 2025, Camren ranked 2,718, with about 1 in every 36,342 newborn boys receiving it. While not as common as Cameron, it remains a recognizable and distinct choice for parents seeking a modern twist on a classic.
Camren is a modern American coinage dating to the late 20th century, formed by blending the established name Cameron with the fashionable '-en' ending seen in names like Aiden and Jayden. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1978 and saw its peak popularity in 2006.
Where Camren is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cam
Variants: Camron
Sibling names for Camren
Names that share Camren's style, for a brother or sister.
