Declining since 2000, #476 for girls today.
Popularity of Camryn since 1974
Babies named Camryn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 | 0 |
| 1980s | 73 | 13 |
| 1990s | 3,419 | 428 |
| 2000s | 14,508 | 1,765 |
| 2010s | 8,714 | 1,928 |
| 2020s | 4,233 | 564 |
Meaning & origin
Camryn emerged as a distinct feminine spelling of Cameron in the mid-1970s, first recorded in U.S. data in 1974. It hit its height of popularity in 1999, ranking among the top 200 names for girls that year, partly reflecting a broader trend toward surnames and gender-neutral names. Since then, the name has steadily fallen in usage, a trajectory described as falling from 2000 onward, reaching rank 476 in 2025 with an incidence of 1 in 2,496 girls. Regional appeal is strongest in states like South Dakota, Montana, and West Virginia, where it was notably more common than the national average. Despite the decline, Camryn remains a recognizable alternative to Cameron and a representative of the 'yn' ending trend that characterized 1990s baby naming.
Camryn is a modern spelling variant of Cameron, a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic 'cam sròn' meaning 'crooked nose'. Originally a male name, it gained popularity for girls in the United States during the 1990s, partly influenced by similar-sounding names like Kaitlyn and the actress Camryn Manheim. The spelling with a 'y' emerged as part of the trend of replacing 'er' with 'yn' in feminine names.
Where Camryn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls 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, Cammie, Ryn
Sibling names for Camryn
Names that share Camryn's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Camryn
Names whose popularity has moved with Camryn's over the last 50 years.
