UK name, mostly girls
Camryn
A feminine English name derived from Gaelic meaning "crooked nose".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Camryn is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Camryn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 10 births.
This profile covers 75 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 1998 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 161 living people in the UK are called Camryn. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Camryn ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 10 girls were registered as Camryn.
- • Camryn ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #625 in 2022.
- • About 161 living people in the UK are estimated to have Camryn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 87.2% of Camryn registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
10 births
Estimated living
161
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Camryn
In England and Wales birth records, Camryn has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 12.8% of registrations are for boys and 87.2% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Camryn registered for boys
- Ranked #4,685 in 2013
- 3 boys registered in 2013
- Peak: 2007 (4 births)
Camryn registered for girls
- Ranked #5,666 in 2018
- 3 girls registered in 2018
- Peak: 2005 (10 births)
Meaning
What does Camryn mean?
The given name Camryn is a relatively modern English name that has its origins in the late 20th century. It is a variation of the name Cameron, which itself is a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic cam sròn, meaning "crooked nose" or "hook nose." The name Camryn likely emerged as a feminized spelling of Cameron, with the addition of the -yn ending.
While the exact origin and popularization of Camryn as a given name are somewhat uncertain, it is believed to have gained traction in the United States and other English-speaking countries in the latter half of the 20th century. The name's rise in popularity coincided with the trend of creating new and unique spellings of traditional names, particularly for girls.
There are no known historical references or recorded instances of the name Camryn in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to its modern usage. As a relatively new name, its earliest documented examples would likely date back to the late 20th century.
Due to its recent emergence, there are relatively few notable historical figures who bore the name Camryn. However, here are a few examples of individuals with this first name throughout the past few decades:
1. Camryn Manheim (born 1961) is an American actress best known for her role in the television series "The Practice." 2. Camryn Grimes (born 1990) is an American actress who has portrayed the role of Mariah Copeland on the soap opera "The Young and the Restless." 3. Camryn Chick (born 2004) is a Canadian actress known for her roles in television shows like "The Umbrella Academy" and "The Blinding of Isaac Woodard." 4. Camryn Bridges (born 1997) is an American gymnast who competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics. 5. Camryn Krueger (born 2003) is an American actress who has appeared in films like "Transformers: The Last Knight" and "Bad Teacher."
It's important to note that while these individuals have achieved varying levels of recognition, the name Camryn itself is still relatively new and its historical significance is limited compared to more traditional names with deeper roots.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Camryn over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Camryn in England and Wales, from 1998 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Camryn, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Camryn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Camryn was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4691 | 18 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3552 | 49 | 9 |
| 1990s | #3301 | 8 | 2 |
Geography
Where Camryn is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Camryn. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Camryn ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #625 in 2022.
Across the UK
Camryn in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#625 in 2022
19 years of NRS records, 87 total registered
Related
Names similar to Camryn
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- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Camryn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Camryn in the UK right now?
In 2018, Camryn was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Camryn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 10 babies registered as Camryn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Camryn?
A feminine English name derived from Gaelic meaning "crooked nose".
How many people are called Camryn in the UK?
A total of 75 babies have been registered as Camryn across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 87 more in Scotland.
Where is Camryn most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Camryn ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #625 in 2022. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.