Camryn
How to say it: KAM-rin · /ˈkæmrɪn/
Feminine phonetic variant of Cameron; from Scottish Gaelic 'cam sron' meaning 'crooked nose', a clan surname.
Camryn was the 282nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 644 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 31% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #329 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #282 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 644 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,790 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −31% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #329 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Largely heard only in recent decades, Camryn peaked in the 2000s. Now well below that high, further slipping is expected.
What goes with it
Bright in two soft syllables, Camryn carries a modern lilt. Cam serves as a natural short form.
Nicknames
- Cam
Honouring a Camryn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Camryn is about 1 in 117.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Camryn
- Camryn Manheim (born 1961)American actress
- Camryn Rogers (born 1999)Canadian hammer thrower
- Camryn Grimes (born 1990)American actress
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