UK boy's name
Kamden
A masculine name of English origin meaning "valley of the winding river".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kamden is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kamden popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 6 births.
This profile covers 30 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2010 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 30 living people in the UK are called Kamden. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kamden ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 6 boys were registered as Kamden.
- • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kamden as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
6 births
Estimated living
30
2026
Meaning
What does Kamden mean?
The given name Kamden is a relatively modern name that has gained popularity in recent decades. It is an English variant of the Welsh name Camden, which is derived from the Old English words "cam" and "dun", meaning "curved hill" or "winding valley".
The name Camden originally referred to a place name, specifically the borough of Camden in London, England. The borough was named after William Camden, an English historian and antiquarian who lived from 1551 to 1623. He was a renowned scholar and is best known for his work "Britannia", a topographical and historical survey of Great Britain.
The name Kamden, with the alternative spelling "Camden", does not have a long historical tradition or significant references in ancient texts or religious scriptures. It is a relatively modern name that gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Kamden can be traced back to the late 19th century. Kamden Hartley, an American painter and poet, was born in 1877 and is considered a prominent figure in the American Modernist movement.
Another notable person with the name Kamden is Kamden Carpenter, an American actor and singer born in 1998. He has appeared in various television shows and movies.
Kamden Houze, born in 2003, is a young American football player who has gained recognition for his exceptional talent at a young age.
In the literary world, Kamden Hilliard is an American author known for his science fiction and fantasy novels, including the "Quantum Series".
Kamden Kopitzke, born in 2000, is an American baseball player who has played for various minor league teams.
While the name Kamden has gained popularity in recent times, its historical roots can be traced back to the Old English language and the place name Camden in London. Despite its relatively modern usage, it has been carried by notable individuals in various fields, including art, literature, sports, and entertainment.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kamden over time
The chart below shows babies named Kamden registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kamden, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kamden by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kamden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4285 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3812 | 22 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Kamden
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kamden: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kamden in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kamden was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kamden most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 6 babies registered as Kamden in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kamden?
A masculine name of English origin meaning "valley of the winding river".
How many people are called Kamden in the UK?
A total of 30 babies have been registered as Kamden across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.