Kamryn

Kamryn - A very unique female name



  Nov 05,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Kamryn at a glance

Kamryn is ranked #554 among girl baby names in 2025, with 507 births in 2025. It peaked in 2008 at #267 and first appeared on the charts in 1983.

Rank in 2025
#554
Births in 2025
507
Peak year
2008 (#267)
First appeared
1983
Trend
#460 in 2020 → #554 in 2025 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 2,571 girls
Visitor rating
4.6/5 (42 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Kamryn appeared on the charts for the first time in 1983 on position #3375. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kamryn and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kamryn? 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 Kamryn. The baby girl name Kamryn was given to 507 baby girls in 2025, ranking #554 on the national girl baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 2,571 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kamryn peaked in popularity 18 years ago in 2008 on position 267.



Famous with this name

Kamryn
Kamryn Shuler
Kamryn Yach


How would you rate Kamryn, 1-5?

Rating: 4.6/5 (42 recent votes)


Kamryn is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kamryn is currently topping the baby name charts in West Virginia at position #291 - and is the least popular in New York at position #883.

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 Kamryn is where you live.


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Kamryn origin and meaning

Modern respelling of Cameron

None — a respelled form of Cameron; Cameron itself is a Scottish surname of disputed meaning

Kamryn is a feminised respelling of the Scottish surname Cameron, reshaped with a K and -ryn ending in the 1980s. Because Cameron's own meaning is disputed, Kamryn inherits that uncertainty rather than a settled meaning of its own.

Origin uncertain

Kamryn is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Kamryn

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

Kameron / Kameryn / Kamrynn / Kamrin / Kamren / Kamron /

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)


Year Rank
2025554
2024568
2023508
2022534
2021469
2020460
2019480
2018461
2017413
2016378
2015361
2014383
2013373
2012362
2011311
2010303
2009291
2008267
2007278
2006275
2005273
2004299
2003397
2002344
2001316
2000334
1999334
1998550
1997986
19961965
19951966
19941896
19933623
19923011
19913937
19904423
19894238
19882887
19873771
19833375

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
West Virginia291
North Carolina294
Kentucky321
Mississippi322
Georgia329
Kansas342
Arkansas353
Maryland390
Iowa411
Missouri433
Nebraska441
Tennessee444
Louisiana453
Ohio456
Michigan494
South Carolina494
Arizona499
Indiana527
Illinois531
Wisconsin545
Oklahoma576
Texas588
Washington604
Pennsylvania606
Florida610
Virginia630
Utah656
Colorado670
New Jersey688
California780
New York883

Even more about Kamryn


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 Kamryn 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 female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kamryn?

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.

Pronunciation

KAM-rin · /ˈkæmrɪn/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

  • Camryn — C-spelling variant; also a separate established respelling
  • Kamron — Masculine-leaning spelling, not a variant of this feminine form

Nicknames: KamKami

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents chose Kamryn in the 2000s for a familiar sound with a distinctive, feminine spelling. It has fallen considerably since its 2008 peak.

Worth knowing

  • Constantly corrected to Cameron or Camryn — expect lifelong spelling
  • Shares its sound with the much larger Cameron name group

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New data stories


#
On chart
2008
Peak year
Female


Popularity Score™

Name Kamryn
Gender Female
Popularity 1 in 2,571
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1983
2025 births +507

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