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Kamryn
UnisexScottish, American (modern coinage)· “crooked nose; variant of Cameron”
- Meaning
- crooked nose; variant of Cameron
- Origin
- Scottish, American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- KAM-rihn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #556
- US babies 2025
- 544
- Best rank
- #269 (2008)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Kamryn
Kamryn is a Scottish and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “crooked nose; variant of Cameron”.
Kamryn is a modern respelling of Cameron, the name of a prominent Scottish Highland clan. Cameron is traditionally explained as coming from the Gaelic cam sròn, crooked nose, originally a nickname for an early bearer. The spelling with K and y makes the name look softer and is used mostly for girls, though Cameron itself is used for both sexes. Kamryn fits comfortably with other contemporary names built on familiar sounds, such as Kinsley and Kendall. Cam and Kami are easy nicknames, and parents who like the sound can also consider the spellings Camryn and Kamren.
Popularity over time
Kamryn first appears in US Social Security records in 1974. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 28 different years, starting in 1998. Its best national rank was #269 in 2008, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,271 babies. In 2025, 544 babies were named Kamryn, and it ranked #556 nationally. That is 40% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #335 in 2000, #304 in 2010, and #556 in 2025. Of the 24,809 US girls named Kamryn since records began, 43% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 8,517 babies. Since 2010, 12,106 more have been named Kamryn.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Jaidyn, Jaylin, and Jordin.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kamryn ranked highest in West Virginia, North Carolina, and Kentucky.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | #291 | 6 |
| North Carolina | #294 | 38 |
| Kentucky | #321 | 14 |
| Mississippi | #322 | 9 |
| Georgia | #329 | 33 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Kamryn is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 79% of US babies named Kamryn were girls and 21% were boys.
Kamryn is usually pronounced KAM-rihn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with K and ends in “-yn”.
Middle names for Kamryn
A few middle names that flow with Kamryn: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kamryn
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kamryn mean?
Kamryn is a Scottish and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “crooked nose; variant of Cameron”.
What is the origin of the name Kamryn?
Kamryn has Scottish and modern American roots. Kamryn is a modern respelling of Cameron, the name of a prominent Scottish Highland clan.
Is Kamryn a popular name?
Yes. Kamryn ranked #556 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Kamryn a boy or girl name?
Kamryn is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 79% of US babies named Kamryn were girls and 21% were boys.
How do you pronounce Kamryn?
Kamryn is usually pronounced KAM-rihn. 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