Declining since 2007, #556 for girls today.
Popularity of Kamryn since 1974
Babies named Kamryn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21 | 0 |
| 1980s | 92 | 6 |
| 1990s | 1,918 | 220 |
| 2000s | 10,672 | 1,387 |
| 2010s | 8,517 | 2,576 |
| 2020s | 3,589 | 1,206 |
Meaning & origin
Kamryn is a modern respelling of Cameron, which has Scottish Gaelic origins meaning 'crooked nose'. While Cameron has been used for both boys and girls, the Kamryn spelling emerged in the 1970s and became particularly popular for girls, with its first recorded use in 1974. It peaked in 2008 at rank 556 (latest year data shows 2025 rank 556, but peak rank was likely higher). Since 2007, its popularity has been falling, though it remains a distinctive choice. The name has been most common in West Virginia, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Kamryn shares the -ryn ending popularized by names like Kathryn and Madelyn, giving it a familiar yet unique sound. As a respelling, it reflects a trend toward personalized spellings of classic names.
Kamryn is a modern respelling of the Scottish surname and given name Cameron, derived from Gaelic cam 'crooked' and sròn 'nose'. Originally a Scottish clan name, Cameron became popular as a first name in the late 20th century. The spelling Kamryn emerged as a distinctive, often feminine variant, gaining usage especially in the United States from the 1990s onward.
Where Kamryn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls 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, Kami, Kammie, Ry
Sibling names for Kamryn
Names that share Kamryn's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Kendall, Mackenzie, Kylie, Payton, Jordan, Nakayla, Akayla, Jazzmine, Aleysha, Dakayla, Ivyonna, Jalee, Jaleigha, Jalysa, Jayonna, Kaleigha, Kanyla, Mikeyla, Nakyla, Syniah, Ajayla, Brenae, Cierrah, Danaysha, Danyka, Kashay, Kiannah, Mikyla, Xaniyah, Adreonna, Jalaina, Akeylah, Andilynn, Ariaunna, Armonee, Avyonna, Breeona, Eriyanna, Jaedah, Jalayiah, Janaiah, Jaylena, Kymiah, Nashali, Tyniah
Brothers: Kaden, Carson, Landon, Brady, Cooper, Damarion, Jadarius, Alexiz, Jayceion, Jayshaun, Jayton, Keyler, Trayton, Treyvion, Tyshun, Dayvion, Jadarian, Jasaun, Jceon, Kayveon, Traylon, Jakolby, Tameron, Ayvion, Bralon, Dareion, Jameis, Jaylun, Marquie, Tavarion, Tymarion
Names like Kamryn
Names whose popularity has moved with Kamryn's over the last 50 years.
