Rising since 2000, #1,477 for boys today.
Popularity of Kamarion since 1998
Babies named Kamarion per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2009, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kamarion's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 819 |
| 2010s | 1,100 |
| 2020s | 753 |
Meaning & origin
Kamarion entered the U.S. naming scene in 1998 and has seen a steady rise in use, particularly in the South. In 2025 it ranked 1477th, with a frequency of about 1 in 14,234 births. Its popularity peaked in 2023, and the name has been on an upward trajectory since 2000. The highest concentration of Kamarions is found in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama, suggesting strong regional appeal. As a modern invention, it reflects contemporary naming trends that favor unique, melodic constructions and carries no historical or cultural baggage, making it a fresh choice for parents seeking a distinctive name outside of traditional categories.
Kamarion is a modern American coinage that emerged in the late 1990s. It follows a pattern of creating distinctive names by blending familiar syllables or sounds, such as the prefix 'Kam-' (seen in names like Kamari) with the suffix '-arion' (reminiscent of names like Marion or Damian). The name has no historical or linguistic roots outside of this inventive trend and is primarily used in the United States.
Where Kamarion is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kam, Kami, Mar
Sibling names for Kamarion
Names that share Kamarion's style, for a brother or sister.
