Declining since 2014, #2,676 for boys today.
Popularity of Kamren since 1986
Babies named Kamren per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kamren's real moment was 2015.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 36 |
| 1990s | 90 | 437 |
| 2000s | 269 | 1,705 |
| 2010s | 135 | 1,721 |
| 2020s | 20 | 463 |
Meaning & origin
Kamren is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1986, reflecting a late 20th-century trend toward creative respellings and blends of established names like Cameron and Kameron. It reached its peak popularity in 2015, when it ranked 2,676 overall, and has since been on a declining trajectory, with a 1-in-35,585 frequency in 2025. The name has seen most of its use in the 2010s, with top states including Georgia and Florida. While not a traditional name, Kamren fits a pattern of modern coinages that appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding choice. It is almost exclusively given to boys, aligning with its derivation from masculine names.
Kamren is a modern coinage, probably arising from a blending of the established names Cameron and Kameron or as a creative respelling of Camren. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1986 and saw a notable rise in the 2000s and 2010s, reflecting a broader trend of unique spellings and sound-alike names. Its use has remained modest, with no long historical or linguistic tradition.
Where Kamren is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kam, Kammy
Sibling names for Kamren
Names that share Kamren's style, for a brother or sister.
