Camryn
Camryn is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Crooked nose or crooked river.
Origin and history
Camryn is a contemporary spelling variant of Cameron, derived from the Scottish Gaelic surname meaning crooked nose. It became popular in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly for girls. It remains a moderately common choice in modern U.S. naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
30,959 babies in the United States have been named Camryn since 1880. It ranks #816 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #435.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.6 %)
- CA (8.1 %)
- PA (5.4 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
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 | 12 |
| 1980-1990 | 73 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,419 |
| 2000-2010 | 14,508 |
| 2010-2019 | 8,714 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,233 |
Famous people named Camryn
- Camryn Manheim: Actress
- Camryn Grimes: Actress
- Camryn Rogers: Athlete
Nicknames
Cami, Cam
Fun facts
- The spelling Camryn gained traction in the late 1990s as a feminine alternative to the traditional Cameron.
- It originates from the Scottish clan name Cameron, derived from Gaelic words describing facial or geographical features.