Kambryn
A feminine name of Welsh origin meaning "from the crooked valley".
Name Census estimates that about 187 living Americans carry the first name Kambryn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 89.4% of registrations being female. The average person named Kambryn today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kambryn births was 2015 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kambryn. 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
187
~ 1 in 1,832,911 Americans
Peak year
2015
21 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2018 SSA rank
#9,219
Tracked since 2000
Gender
Gender distribution for Kambryn
Kambryn leans heavily female at 89.4% of total registrations, but 20 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Kambryn as a male name
- Ranked #9,219 in 2018
- 8 male births in 2018
- Peak: 2018 (8 births)
Kambryn as a female name
- Ranked #14,272 in 2024
- 6 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2014 (18 births)
Popularity
Kambryn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kambryn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 130 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kambryn 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 Kambryn 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 Kambryn
The name Kambryn is believed to have its origins in the Welsh language and culture. It is derived from the Welsh word "camryn," which means "crooked river" or "winding stream." This name was likely used to describe the geographical features of Wales, such as the winding rivers and streams that flow through the country's valleys and mountains.
In ancient Welsh mythology, there are references to deities and legendary figures associated with rivers and water sources. However, there is no clear evidence that the name Kambryn was directly linked to any specific mythological character or deity. It is more likely that the name was used as a descriptive term for natural features before becoming a personal name.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kambryn date back to the 16th century in Wales. During this period, the name was primarily used for boys, but over time, it gained popularity as a feminine name as well. Some notable people who bore the name Kambryn throughout history include:
1. Kambryn ap Gwilym (c. 1530-1590), a Welsh poet and bard known for his works celebrating nature and the Welsh language.
2. Kambryn Fychan (c. 1570-1630), a Welsh noblewoman and landowner who played a significant role in preserving Welsh culture during the English conquest of Wales.
3. Kambryn Jones (1795-1872), a Welsh minister and educator who founded several schools in Wales and advocated for the use of the Welsh language in education.
4. Kambryn Davies (1876-1954), a Welsh historian and author who wrote extensively about the history and culture of Wales.
5. Kambryn Williams (1920-2005), a Welsh artist known for her landscape paintings depicting the natural beauty of Wales.
While the name Kambryn has its roots in Welsh culture, it has gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name's connection to nature and its unique sound have contributed to its appeal as a given name for both boys and girls.
People
Kambryn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kambryn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kambryn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kambryn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 187 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kambryn 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 1,832,911 US residents.
Is Kambryn a common name?
We classify Kambryn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 189 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kambryn most popular?
The single biggest year for Kambryn was 2015, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kambryn is about 12 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 Kambryn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kambryn a female name?
Yes, 89.4% of people registered as Kambryn 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.
Is Kambryn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kambryn 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 Kambryn 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 Americans are named Kambryn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.