Kamryn
Kamryn is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Crooked nose or bent river.
Origin and history
Kamryn is a modern spelling variant of Cameron, derived from a Scottish Gaelic surname meaning crooked nose or crooked river. Though historically masculine in Scotland, Kamryn is used as a unisex name in the United States. In recent years, it has maintained a steady presence for American boys.
Popularity in the United States
5,395 babies in the United States have been named Kamryn since 1880. It ranks #1663 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #983.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.9 %)
- FL (8 %)
- NY (7 %)
- CA (6.3 %)
- GA (6.3 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 220 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,387 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,576 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,206 |
Famous people named Kamryn
- Kamryn Pettway: Athlete, Football Player
Nicknames
Kam
Fun facts
- Kamryn is an Americanized spelling of the classic Scottish name Cameron.
- The root words cam and sruth originally described a meandering or bent river stream.