Camrin
A feminine derivative of the name Cameron, meaning "crooked nose" of Gaelic origin.
Name Census estimates that about 1,254 living Americans carry the first name Camrin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 82.2% of registrations being male. The average person named Camrin today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Camrin births was 2006 (95 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Camrin. 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.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 273,329 Americans
Peak year
2006
95 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,131
Tracked since 1986
Gender
Gender distribution for Camrin
Camrin leans heavily male at 82.2% of total registrations, but 226 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Camrin as a male name
- Ranked #11,131 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2006 (76 births)
Camrin as a female name
- Ranked #15,681 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2006 (19 births)
Popularity
Camrin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Camrin from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 667 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Camrin 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 Camrin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Camrins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. New York, Florida, Texas recorded the most babies named Camrin, while North Carolina, Arizona, Connecticut recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Camrin
The name Camrin is a variant of the ancient Celtic name Camren, which originated in the regions of modern-day Britain and Ireland. It is derived from the Proto-Celtic word "camro," meaning "crooked" or "twisted," and may have been used to describe someone with a physical characteristic or a winding path.
In the early medieval period, the name Camrin was relatively uncommon but appeared in various historical records and manuscripts. One of the earliest documented uses was in the Annals of Ulster, an Irish chronicle from the 15th century, which mentioned a warrior named Camrin mac Dúnlang who fought in a battle against the Vikings.
The name gained more widespread popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in Wales and Cornwall. It was often associated with nobility and aristocracy, as evidenced by the presence of several notable figures bearing the name. One such individual was Camrin ap Rhys, a 12th-century Welsh prince and leader who played a crucial role in the struggle against Norman rule.
In the 16th century, the name Camrin was recorded in the historical records of Scotland, where it was sometimes spelled as "Camryn" or "Camrine." A notable figure from this era was Camryn Douglas, a Scottish nobleman and military commander who served under King James IV during the Scottish-English wars.
As the name spread across Europe, it took on various spellings and variations, including "Camerin," "Camron," and "Cameron." One of the most famous individuals with this name was Camrin de la Barre, a 17th-century French explorer and cartographer who mapped vast regions of North America and contributed significantly to the development of early colonial maps.
In the 19th century, the name Camrin gained popularity in literature and the arts. One notable figure was Camrin Milne, a Scottish poet and author born in 1835, whose works explored themes of nature and rural life. Another was Camrin Whistler, an American painter and etcher born in 1834, known for his iconic depictions of urban landscapes and portraiture.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and diverse individuals who have borne the name Camrin throughout the centuries. Although its origins can be traced back to ancient Celtic roots, the name has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, leaving an indelible mark on various historical periods and artistic movements.
People
Camrin + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Camrin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Camrin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,254 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Camrin 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 273,329 US residents.
Is Camrin a common name?
We classify Camrin as "Rare". It ranks above 91.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,272 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Camrin most popular?
The single biggest year for Camrin was 2006, when 95 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Camrin is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Camrin a male name?
Yes, 82.2% of people registered as Camrin in the SSA data are male. 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.