Declining since 2014, #717 for boys today.
Popularity of Kamden since 1986
Babies named Kamden per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 18 |
| 1990s | 23 | 183 |
| 2000s | 279 | 2,228 |
| 2010s | 294 | 7,106 |
| 2020s | 112 | 3,021 |
Meaning & origin
Kamden is a modern invented name that entered the U.S. baby name landscape in 1986, climbing to a peak rank of 717 in 2013. Since 2014, its popularity has been falling, but it remains in use. In 2025, the name was given to about 1 in 4,555 newborn boys. Geographically, Kamden has seen the highest relative usage in Montana, Alabama, and Arkansas. The name fits a trend of invented names that blend familiar sounds from names like Cameron or Camden with a modern '-den' suffix, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding choice.
Kamden is a modern American coinage, first appearing on the U.S. Social Security baby name charts in 1986. It likely originated as a spelling variant of Camden or as a blend of popular sounds like the 'Kam-' of Cameron and the '-den' suffix. The name has no traditional etymological roots and is considered a contemporary invented name.
Where Kamden 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: Kam, Denny
Sibling names for Kamden
Names that share Kamden's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Kamden
Names whose popularity has moved with Kamden's over the last 50 years.
