Kamryn

Updated: October 11, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Kamryn is a more modern interpretation of the baby name Cameron. Each are unisex names, but Kamryn is more commonly associated with girls. It is actually now a top 500 name for girls after being on the Social Security Index for just over two decades.

Meaning of the name Kamryn:

English: crooked nose

Origin of the name Kamryn:

The baby name Kamryn is a modern interpretation of the more common Cameron. This original spelling began as a surname in Scotland that meant “crooked nose.” Kamryn itself, however, was created in America in modern times.

Symbolism of the name Kamryn:

The baby name Kamryn originates from the Gaelic words “cam” and “sron.” “Cam” means “crooked” and “sron” means nose. Though the name seems funny, it was actually a nickname for an original member of the family.

Style of the name Kamryn:

This spelling is modern, but the original spelling is traditional.

Gender of the name Kamryn:

The baby name Kamryn is a unisex name.

Pronunciation of the name Kamryn:

KAM-ren

Number of syllables in the name Kamryn:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Kamryn:

The baby name Kamryn feels young and fresh. It is a very lighthearted and kind name too.

Alternative spellings for the name Kamryn:

Camron
Cameron
Kamron
Kameron
Camryn
Camrin
Kamrin

Nicknames for the name Kamryn:

Cam
Kam
Kammi
Kami
Kamri
Kamy

Popularity of the name Kamryn:

The baby name Kamryn became a top 1,000, and even top 600, name in 1998 at number 554. It jumped quickly to the top 300 list from 2004 to 2009, but has begun to descend in popularity. As of the year 2020, Kamryn ranks at number 459.