Kamry
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially combining Latin and French roots.
Name Census estimates that about 970 living Americans carry the first name Kamry. It is a predominantly female name (97.7% of registrations). The average person named Kamry today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kamry births was 1995 (48 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kamry. 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
970
~ 1 in 353,355 Americans
Peak year
1995
48 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2018 SSA rank
#7,387
Tracked since 1988
Gender
Gender distribution for Kamry
Kamry leans heavily female at 97.7% of total registrations, but 23 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Kamry as a male name
- Ranked #10,200 in 2018
- 7 male births in 2018
- Peak: 2018 (7 births)
Kamry as a female name
- Ranked #7,387 in 2024
- 15 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1995 (48 births)
Popularity
Kamry: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kamry from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 302 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Kamry remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kamry 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 Kamry during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kamrys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Texas, Utah, California recorded the most babies named Kamry, while Oklahoma, Ohio, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kamry
The name Kamry is a relatively modern name that gained popularity in the late 20th century. Its origins are somewhat uncertain, but it is believed to be a combination of the names Kimberly and Mary. While the name Kimberly has Germanic roots, with elements meaning "from the royal meadow," and the name Mary has Hebrew origins, meaning "bitter" or "beloved," the name Kamry itself does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin.
There are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Kamry, as it is a relatively recent creation. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kamry is Kamry Thompson (born in 1978), an American singer and songwriter known for her work in the country music genre. Another individual with this name is Kamry Millikan (born in 1985), an American basketball player who played professionally in Europe.
Kamry Browne (born in 1992) is a South African cricketer who has represented the national women's team in various international tournaments. Kamry McIntosh (born in 1997) is an American actress known for her roles in television shows like "The Walking Dead" and "Greenleaf."
Finally, Kamry Rosolowich (born in 2000) is a Canadian figure skater who has competed in various national and international competitions, showcasing her talent on the ice.
While the name Kamry may not have a long historical legacy, it has gained popularity in recent decades, with individuals from various backgrounds and professions bearing this unique moniker.
People
Kamry + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kamry 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
Kamry: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kamry?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 970 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kamry 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 353,355 US residents.
Is Kamry a common name?
We classify Kamry as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 986 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kamry most popular?
The single biggest year for Kamry was 1995, when 48 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kamry is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kamry a female name?
Yes, 97.7% of people registered as Kamry 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.