Cameryn
Cameryn is a girl's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Crooked nose.
Origin and history
Cameryn is a contemporary spelling variant of Cameron, a Scottish surname derived from Gaelic roots meaning 'crooked nose'. The name gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th century alongside other modernized '-yn' spellings. It offers a familiar, unisex sound with a stylish, modern visual twist.
Popularity in the United States
2,840 babies in the United States have been named Cameryn since 1880. It ranks #3328 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1849.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.6 %)
- TX (14.8 %)
- FL (9.3 %)
- OH (8.3 %)
- PA (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 19 |
| 1990-2000 | 473 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,413 |
| 2010-2019 | 683 |
| 2020-2029 | 252 |
Nicknames
Cami, Cam
Fun facts
- The original surname Cameron comes from the Gaelic words 'cam' (crooked) and 'sròn' (nose or river projection).
- The 'yn' suffix became popular in the 1990s as a way to give traditional unisex names a distinct, feminine visual flair.