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Camryn

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Pronounced KAM-rin /ˈkæm.rɪn/High

Meaning: Variant spelling of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic 'cam' (crooked) and 'sron' (nose) or 'abhainn' (river); the Camryn spelling emerged as a feminine variant of the nameHigh

In 30 seconds: Camryn is a feminine-skewing spelling of Cameron, the Scottish Highland name meaning 'crooked nose.' This variant gained traction in the 1990s as a stylish girls' name with a sporty, modern feel.
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Origin HighScottish
MeaningVariant spelling of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic 'cam' (crooked) and 'sron' (nose) or 'abhainn' (river); the Camryn spelling emerged as a feminine variant of the name
U.S. rank (2025)#477 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births644 girls (0.04% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 30,959

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919742025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Camryn is a variant spelling of Cameron, a Scottish Gaelic surname from cam (crooked) and sron (nose) or abhainn (river). The Cameron clan was a major Highland clan. The Camryn form emerged in the late 20th century as parents sought a more distinctly feminine spelling, particularly influenced by actress Cameron Diaz.

Camryn has been growing as a girls' name since the 1990s, now ranking in the U.S. top 300. The spelling with -ryn gives it a softer, more feminine appearance compared to the gender-neutral Cameron or Kameron. It is part of the -ryn spelling trend in American names.

Did you know? Cameron Diaz — the actress who rose to fame in the 1990s — helped turn Cameron into a widely used girls' name in America, and variant spellings like Camryn emerged as a way for parents to give the name a distinctly feminine appearance.
Overall data confidence 87%
Behind the Name — Cameron — etymology for the Cameron/Camryn nameU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

CameronKamrynCamron

Nicknames

CamCami

Famous Bearers

  • ★Camryn Manheim (1961-)
    American actress known for the series The Practice
  • ★Camryn Grimes (1990-)
    American actress known for the soap opera The Young and the Restless

If you like Camryn…

Cameron— the standard spelling from the same Scottish root
Kamryn— the K-spelling variant of essentially the same name
Braelyn— another Scottish name
Carsyn— another Scottish name
Scotlyn— echoes that soft -yn sound

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Frequently Asked

What does Camryn mean?

Camryn is a variant of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic meaning 'crooked nose' or 'bent river.' The Camryn spelling is used primarily as a girls' name.

How do you pronounce Camryn?

Camryn is pronounced KAM-rin /ˈkæm.rɪn/ — two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Camryn a girls' name?

Primarily, yes. While Cameron is used for both sexes, the Camryn spelling is predominantly used for girls in the United States.

Is Camryn a popular girls' name?

Camryn has been growing in the U.S. girls' top 300 since the 1990s, valued as a sporty, distinctive feminine spelling of Cameron.

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