Declining since 2014, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Kambry since 1992
Babies named Kambry per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 163 |
| 2010s | 293 |
| 2020s | 107 |
Meaning & origin
Kambry is a modern, uncommon feminine name that first appeared in the United States in 1992. Its etymology is unclear, but it likely arose as a creative variant of names like Cambria or Kimberly, fitting a pattern of stylish -y endings. The name saw a modest peak in 2014, when it reached its highest rank, but has since declined in usage. Kambry's rarity means it has no strong association with any particular region or state, and it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a novel yet familiar-sounding name. Given its recent coinage and lack of historical depth, Kambry is best understood as a contemporary invention rather than a name with ancient roots.
Kambry is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1992. It appears to be a creative variation of names like Cambria (a Latinized form of Cymru, the Welsh name for Wales) or Kimberly (an Old English place name meaning 'Cyneburg's meadow'). The name likely arose as a fashionable feminine name ending in -y, with no established historical or linguistic roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kam, Bree, Kamby
Sibling names for Kambry
Names that share Kambry's style, for a brother or sister.
