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UK name, mostly girls

Kamryn

A feminine given name derived from the Arabic word "Kamr," meaning "moon.".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 6 boys.

Kamryn is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Kamryn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2008 to 2009. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 29 living people in the UK are called Kamryn. 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 2010 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kamryn ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 girls were registered as Kamryn.
  • Kamryn ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #798 in 2016.
  • Kamryn is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
  • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kamryn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 50.0% of Kamryn registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5556

2009

Births in 2009

3

Latest year

Peak year

2008

3 births

Estimated living

29

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Kamryn

In England and Wales birth records, Kamryn has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 50.0% of registrations are for boys and 50.0% 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.

50% boys
50% girls
Boys6 (50.0%)Girls6 (50.0%)

Kamryn registered for boys

  • Ranked #4,685 in 2013
  • 3 boys registered in 2013
  • Peak: 2007 (3 births)

Kamryn registered for girls

  • Ranked #5,556 in 2009
  • 3 girls registered in 2009
  • Peak: 2008 (3 births)

Meaning

What does Kamryn mean?

The name Kamryn is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the Welsh name Cameron, which means "crooked nose" or "crooked river." Its origins can be traced back to the late 20th century, with no recorded instances of the name prior to the 1970s.

While the name Cameron has a long history and can be found in ancient Welsh texts and records, the variant spelling Kamryn is a more recent development. It is believed to have emerged as a feminized version of the traditionally masculine name Cameron, reflecting a broader trend of creating gender-neutral or feminine forms of traditionally male names.

In terms of historical references, there are no known instances of the name Kamryn appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the modern era. This is likely due to its recent coinage as a variant of the more established name Cameron.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Kamryn can be found in birth records from the late 1970s and early 1980s in various English-speaking countries, such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. However, it did not gain widespread popularity until the latter part of the 20th century and the early 21st century.

While the name Kamryn is relatively new, there are a few notable individuals throughout history who have borne this name. One such person is Kamryn Pettway, an American football player who played for the University of West Virginia between 2014 and 2017. Another is Kamryn Babb, an American singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in the late 2010s.

Additionally, Kamryn Krueger is an American actress known for her roles in television shows such as "Workaholics" and "The Big Sick." Kamryn Blackwood is a Canadian actress best known for her role in the television series "The Killing." Lastly, Kamryn Tunie is an American actress and singer who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "Oz," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," and "Shaft."

It is worth noting that while these individuals have made notable contributions in their respective fields, the name Kamryn itself does not have a long or well-documented history prior to its emergence in the late 20th century.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kamryn over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Kamryn in England and Wales, from 2007 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kamryn, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
01223200720102013

Decades

Kamryn by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kamryn 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
2000s #5551 6 2

Geography

Where Kamryn is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kamryn. 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.

Kamryn ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #798 in 2016.

Scotland
3

Across the UK

Kamryn in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#798 in 2016

6 years of NRS records, 23 total registered

Related

Names similar to Kamryn

FAQ

Kamryn: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kamryn in the UK right now?

In 2009, Kamryn was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kamryn most popular?

The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Kamryn in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kamryn?

A feminine given name derived from the Arabic word "Kamr," meaning "moon.".

How many people are called Kamryn in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Kamryn across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 23 more in Scotland.

Where is Kamryn most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Kamryn ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #798 in 2016. 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.