Holding steady, #4,878 for girls today.
Popularity of Kamry since 1988
Babies named Kamry per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 286 |
| 2000s | 295 |
| 2010s | 284 |
| 2020s | 118 |
Meaning & origin
Kamry is a modern American invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1988. It peaked in popularity in 1995, a time when creative spellings and -ee endings were in vogue for girls' names. As of 2025, the name ranks 4,878, with approximately 1 in 59,528 girls receiving it. Its trajectory has been stable, reflecting a small but consistent level of usage. While no states stand out as top locations for the name, Kamry's appeal lies in its contemporary sound, often chosen by parents seeking a unique but accessible name. Like many modern coinages, it has no deep historical roots but fits comfortably alongside other invented names from the 1990s, such as Makenna and Kylee.
Kamry is a modern American coinage, first recorded in the late 1980s. It likely emerged as a creative variation of popular names like Kameron or Kamryn, influenced by the fashionable -ee ending. The name has no historical or linguistic roots in any traditional language; its appeal lies in its sound and modernity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kam, Kami, Rye
Sibling names for Kamry
Names that share Kamry's style, for a brother or sister.
