Kamden

Kamden - A very unique male name

Kamden appeared on the charts for the first time in 2000 on position #2525. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kamden and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kamden? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kamden. The baby boy name Kamden was given to 334 baby boys in 2025, ranking #711 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 4,390 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kamden peaked in popularity 13 years ago in 2013 on position 351.

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Kamden is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kamden is currently topping the baby name charts in Montana at position #256 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,753.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kamden is where you live.

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Kamden origin and meaning

Modern respelling of Camden

Respelling of Camden, from the English place name/surname meaning 'enclosed valley' (camp + denu)

Kamden is Camden with a K, part of the 2000s wave of K-respellings. It peaked in 2013 alongside Camden and has fallen since.

Attested etymology

Kamden is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Kamden, pop culture references for the name Kamden and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kamden

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kamden, sorted by popularity.

Kenton / Kamdyn / Kendon / Kamdon / Keanthony / Kenden /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Kamden

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kamden a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kamden?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KAM-den · /ˈkæmdən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Camden — The standard spelling — a separate, more common name
• Kamdyn — Further respelling

Nicknames: Kam

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2000, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinagePlace name

Why parents choose it

Kamden gives the place name Camden a sharper, more modern look on paper.

Worth knowing

• Will be misspelled Camden, the standard form
• Sound is identical to Camden, so the distinction exists only in writing