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EH-muh
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Camryn
GirlScottish, American (modern coinage)· “crooked nose”
- Meaning
- crooked nose
- Origin
- Scottish, American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- KAM-rin
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #477
- US babies 2025
- 644
- Best rank
- #158 (1999)
- Peak year
- 1999
Meaning and origin of Camryn
Camryn is a Scottish and American (modern coinage) name that means “crooked nose”.
Camryn is a modern feminine spelling of Cameron, the Scottish surname and clan name from the Gaelic cam shròn, meaning "crooked nose." Cameron was traditionally a boys' name, but in the late twentieth century it became popular for girls in the United States, and spellings like Camryn and Kamryn developed to give it a more feminine look. The -ryn ending links it with names such as Kathryn. Camryn has a lively, modern sound, and Cam and Cammie make easy nicknames. It keeps a Scottish root while feeling thoroughly contemporary.
Popularity over time
Camryn first appears in US Social Security records in 1974. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 29 different years, starting in 1997. Its best national rank was #158 in 1999, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,048 babies. In 2025, 644 babies were named Camryn, and it ranked #477 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #185 in 2000, #282 in 2010, and #477 in 2025. Of the 30,959 US girls named Camryn since records began, 47% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 8,714 babies. Since 2010, 12,947 more have been named Camryn.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Diamond, Hanna, Lauryn, Hope, and Cierra.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Camryn ranked highest in South Dakota, Montana, and West Virginia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | #197 | 6 |
| Montana | #218 | 5 |
| West Virginia | #237 | 7 |
| South Carolina | #248 | 20 |
| Nebraska | #270 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 85% of US babies named Camryn over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Camryn is usually pronounced KAM-rin, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with C and ends in “-yn”.
Middle names for Camryn
A few middle names that flow with Camryn: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Camryn
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Camryn mean?
Camryn is a Scottish and American (modern coinage) name that means “crooked nose”.
What is the origin of the name Camryn?
Camryn has Scottish and modern American roots. Camryn is a modern feminine spelling of Cameron, the Scottish surname and clan name from the Gaelic cam shròn, meaning "crooked nose." Cameron was traditionally a boys' name, but in the late twentieth century it became popular for girls in the United States, and spellings like Camryn and Kamryn developed to give it a more feminine look.
Is Camryn a popular name?
Yes. Camryn ranked #477 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Camryn a boy or girl name?
Camryn is mainly a girl's name. About 85% of US babies named Camryn over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Camryn?
Camryn is usually pronounced KAM-rin. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings