Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Kamen since 1990
Babies named Kamen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 152 |
| 2000s | 144 |
| 2010s | 95 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Kamen is a rare but enduring Slavic name that entered U.S. records in 1990. Its meaning 'stone' reflects a deep connection to nature and strength. Since its peak year in 1994, the name has maintained a stable trajectory, never achieving widespread popularity but consistently used by families seeking a distinctive Slavic heritage name. As of 2025, approximately 1 in every 341,615 newborns is named Kamen, keeping it well outside the top 10,000 in the United States. The name is most commonly recognized in South Slavic communities, though no single U.S. state stands out as a top state for the name. Kamen stands as a solid, unadorned choice with straightforward pronunciation and cultural grounding.
Kamen is found in several Slavic languages (e.g., Bulgarian, Serbian, Croatian) where it directly means 'stone' or 'rock'. It is cognate with the Russian 'kamen' and is often used as a given name in South Slavic countries. The name may also appear as a short form of compound names containing the element 'kamen'.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Kamenko, Kamin
Sibling names for Kamen
Names that share Kamen's style, for a brother or sister.
