Kamrynn
Variant spelling of the feminine name Cameryn of Scottish origin meaning "crooked nose".
Name Census estimates that about 951 living Americans carry the first name Kamrynn. It is a predominantly female name (95.8% of registrations). The average person named Kamrynn today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kamrynn births was 2012 (56 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kamrynn. 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
951
~ 1 in 360,415 Americans
Peak year
2012
56 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2021 SSA rank
#4,318
Tracked since 1998
Gender
Gender distribution for Kamrynn
Kamrynn leans heavily female at 95.8% of total registrations, but 40 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Kamrynn as a male name
- Ranked #13,088 in 2021
- 5 male births in 2021
- Peak: 2008 (7 births)
Kamrynn as a female name
- Ranked #4,318 in 2024
- 33 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2014 (56 births)
Popularity
Kamrynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kamrynn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 449 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kamrynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kamrynn 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 Kamrynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kamrynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Texas, California, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Kamrynn, while Oklahoma, Ohio, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kamrynn
The name Kamrynn is a modern English variant of the Welsh name Camryn, which is a feminine form of the masculine name Camron. The name Camron is derived from the Welsh word "cam," meaning "crooked" or "curved," and "ryn," meaning "promontory" or "hill." It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, possibly as a descriptive name for someone living near a curved hill or promontory.
While the name Kamrynn does not have a long historical record, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Welsh language and culture. The earliest recorded instances of similar spellings, such as Camron or Camryn, date back to the 13th century in Wales.
One of the earliest documented individuals with a similar name was Camron ap Rhys, a Welsh nobleman who lived in the late 13th century and was known for his involvement in local conflicts and uprisings against English rule.
Another notable figure was Camryn Goch, a 14th-century Welsh warrior and supporter of Owain Glyndŵr, the last native Prince of Wales. Goch, meaning "the Red," was a nickname given to him due to his fiery red hair.
In the 16th century, there was a Welsh poet and clergyman named Camryn ap Rhisiart, who was known for his religious and patriotic works written in the Welsh language.
Moving forward in history, one of the earliest known individuals with the modern spelling of Kamrynn was Kamrynn Williams, an English writer and poet who lived in the late 17th century and published several works of poetry and prose.
Another notable figure was Kamrynn Ellington, an American jazz musician and composer born in 1909 in Washington D.C. He was known for his innovative jazz compositions and collaborations with other famous musicians of his time.
While the name Kamrynn is relatively uncommon in historical records, its Welsh roots and connection to the ancient Celtic culture add depth and richness to its meaning and significance.
People
Kamrynn + 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
Kamrynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kamrynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 951 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kamrynn 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 360,415 US residents.
Is Kamrynn a common name?
We classify Kamrynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 960 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kamrynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Kamrynn was 2012, when 56 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kamrynn is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kamrynn a female name?
Yes, 95.8% of people registered as Kamrynn 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.