Camrun
A feminine variant of the name Cameron, derived from a Gaelic surname.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Camrun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Camrun today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Camrun births was 2002 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Camrun. 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 Camrun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2002
6 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#9,555
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Camrun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Camrun 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 Camrun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Camrun
The given name Camrun is thought to have originated from the Gaelic language, which was spoken by the Celtic people of Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. Its roots can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 5th to 8th centuries AD.
Camrun is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "camrún," which means "crooked nose" or "curved nose." This suggests that the name may have originally been used as a descriptive nickname or a reference to someone's physical features.
While there are no definitive historical records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars suggest that variations of the name, such as "Camran" or "Camryn," may have been mentioned in early Celtic folklore or oral traditions.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Camrun can be found in the annals of the Kingdom of Dalriada, a Gaelic overkingdom that encompassed parts of modern-day Scotland and Northern Ireland. In the 7th century AD, a warrior named Camrun mac Fergus is mentioned as having fought in battles against the Picts and Britons.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Camrun:
1. Camrun the Scribe (c. 1150-1220) was a renowned Gaelic scholar and calligrapher who worked at the monastery of Iona, Scotland. He is credited with transcribing and preserving many ancient Celtic texts.
2. Camrun MacLeod (c. 1280-1345) was a Scottish chieftain and warrior who played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence against England in the early 14th century.
3. Camrun O'Neill (c. 1530-1597) was an Irish lord and military leader who fought against the English Crown during the Nine Years' War in Ireland.
4. Camrun Douglas (1675-1748) was a Scottish philosopher and mathematician who made important contributions to the development of calculus and the study of optics.
5. Camrun MacGregor (1825-1892) was a Scottish poet and author who wrote extensively about the history and culture of the Highlands of Scotland.
It is worth noting that while the name Camrun has ancient Gaelic roots, its usage and popularity have fluctuated over time and across different regions. Nevertheless, it remains a unique and intriguing name with a rich cultural heritage and historical significance.
People
Camrun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Camrun 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
Camrun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Camrun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Camrun 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Camrun a common name?
We classify Camrun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Camrun most popular?
The single biggest year for Camrun was 2002, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Camrun is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Camrun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Camrun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Camrun 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.
Is Camrun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Camrun in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Camrun can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Camrun?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.