Camary
A feminine name derived from Camryn, possibly meaning "crooked nose" or "winding river."
Name Census estimates that about 61 living Americans carry the first name Camary. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Camary today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Camary births was 1995 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Camary. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Camary. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
61
~ 1 in 5,618,924 Americans
Peak year
1995
11 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2002 SSA rank
#13,900
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Camary: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Camary from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 50 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Camary by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Camary during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Camary
The name Camary has its roots in the ancient Aramaic language, which was spoken in parts of the Middle East during the first millennium BC. It is believed to have originated from the Aramaic word "kamara," which means "moon" or "crescent moon." This celestial connection suggests that Camary may have been associated with lunar deities or celestial symbolism in its early usage.
In the centuries that followed, the name spread across various cultures and regions, undergoing slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. One notable reference can be found in the ancient Mesopotamian epic of Gilgamesh, where a character named "Kamaru" is mentioned as a prominent figure in the court of King Gilgamesh.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Camary can be traced back to the 6th century AD, when a Syriac Christian scholar and theologian named Camary of Edessa lived in the city of Edessa (modern-day Şanlıurfa, Turkey). He was renowned for his contributions to the study of Syriac language and literature.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Camary. One such person was Camary ibn Abi al-Faraj (1226-1286), a prominent Syrian philosopher and physician who lived during the Ayyubid and Mamluk periods. He was known for his expertise in logic, metaphysics, and medicine.
In the 15th century, Camary ibn al-Qassab (1395-1472) was a renowned Egyptian calligrapher and scholar. His mastery of the Arabic script and his contributions to the art of calligraphy earned him widespread recognition during his lifetime.
Another notable figure was Camary al-Dimashqi (1512-1588), a Syrian scholar and historian who authored several works on the history and geography of the region. His writings provide valuable insights into the cultural and social aspects of the Middle East during the 16th century.
During the 18th century, Camary al-Halabi (1721-1790) was a prominent Syrian poet and writer. His poetry, often reflecting on themes of love and spirituality, gained widespread popularity and has been studied and celebrated by scholars and literary enthusiasts.
While the name Camary may have faded from common usage in recent times, its rich history and linguistic origins continue to intrigue scholars and researchers interested in the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Middle East.
People
Camary + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Camary as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Camary: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Camary?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 61 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Camary going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,618,924 US residents.
Is Camary a common name?
We classify Camary as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 63 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Camary most popular?
The single biggest year for Camary was 1995, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Camary is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Camary a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Camary in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.