Kamrin
A gender neutral name of unknown origin, possibly related to Cameron.
Name Census estimates that about 1,647 living Americans carry the first name Kamrin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 73.0% of registrations being male. The average person named Kamrin today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kamrin births was 2006 (100 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kamrin. 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
1.6K
~ 1 in 208,108 Americans
Peak year
2006
100 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,622
Tracked since 1985
Gender
Gender distribution for Kamrin
Kamrin is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 1,669 total registrations, 1,219 (73.0%) were male and 450 (27.0%) were female.
Kamrin as a male name
- Ranked #6,622 in 2024
- 13 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2006 (70 births)
Kamrin as a female name
- Ranked #12,777 in 2020
- 7 female births in 2020
- Peak: 2004 (33 births)
Popularity
Kamrin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kamrin 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 802 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
Kamrin 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 Kamrin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kamrins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. New York, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Kamrin, while Wisconsin, Georgia, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kamrin
The name Kamrin is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Eastern region during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Arabic word "qamar," which translates to "moon" or "crescent moon," carrying celestial and symbolic meanings.
In Islamic culture, the moon has held great significance, serving as a symbol of beauty, purity, and spiritual enlightenment. The name Kamrin may have been bestowed upon individuals to honor this celestial body or as a representation of the divine qualities associated with it.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kamrin can be found in the works of medieval Islamic scholars and poets, who often used celestial imagery and metaphors in their writings. However, its precise origins and the earliest bearers of the name remain somewhat obscure due to the limited historical documentation from that era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kamrin, leaving their mark in various fields. One such individual was Kamrin al-Andalusi (1020-1090), a renowned Muslim mathematician and astronomer from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain). His contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the development of astronomical instruments were highly influential during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another prominent figure was Kamrin ibn Abi Talib (665-686), a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and a revered figure in Islamic history. He played a significant role in the early years of Islam and is remembered for his courage and devotion to the faith.
In the realm of literature, Kamrin al-Baghdadi (1200-1270) was a celebrated poet and scholar from Baghdad. His poetic works, often infused with mystical and spiritual themes, earned him widespread acclaim and continue to be studied and appreciated by literary scholars.
Moving forward in time, Kamrin Khan (1669-1719) was a prominent military leader and ruler of the Mughal Empire in India. He is remembered for his military campaigns and his efforts to maintain the empire's territorial integrity during a period of political turmoil.
Lastly, Kamrin al-Khalili (1923-2010) was a renowned Egyptian writer and intellectual renowned for his contributions to modern Arabic literature. His novels and essays explored themes of identity, culture, and the complexities of the human experience, leaving a lasting impact on the literary landscape of the Arab world.
It is worth noting that while these individuals hailed from different eras and backgrounds, their names carried the essence of the celestial and symbolic significance associated with the name Kamrin, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultures and traditions that have shaped its journey through history.
People
Kamrin + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kamrin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kamrin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,647 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kamrin 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 208,108 US residents.
Is Kamrin a common name?
We classify Kamrin as "Rare". It ranks above 92.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,669 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kamrin most popular?
The single biggest year for Kamrin was 2006, when 100 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kamrin is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kamrin a male name?
Yes, 73.0% of people registered as Kamrin 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.