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Kamryn

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAM-rin /ˈkæm.rɪn/High

Meaning: Crooked nose; Y-spelling variant of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic camshron (cam: crooked + sron: nose)High

In 30 seconds: A Y-spelling variant of Cameron, the Scottish Gaelic clan name meaning 'crooked nose.' The -yn ending gives it a softer, more gender-neutral visual feel than the standard -on ending.
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Origin HighScottish
MeaningCrooked nose; Y-spelling variant of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic camshron (cam: crooked + sron: nose)
U.S. rank (2024)#1189 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births173 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,259

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819892024

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

History & Origin

Kamryn is a Y-spelling of Cameron (or Kameron), from Scottish Gaelic camshron (cam: crooked + sron: nose). The -yn ending is a creative American variant.

Kamryn ranked #1189 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Cameron — and by extension Kamryn — was one of the early surname-names to successfully cross from boys to girls in the U.S., pioneering the boy-to-girl name trend that later included so many other names. Its crossing began in the 1980s.
Overall data confidence 87%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

CameronKameron

Nicknames

Kam

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If you like Kamryn…

Cameron— the standard spelling of the same Scottish name
Kameron— the K-spelling variant of the same name
Brayden— two-syllable -den/-ryn ending name in the same modern tier
Kayden— two-syllable -den/-yn ending name from the same modern wave
Colton— two-syllable -ton name with the same rugged American character

Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamryn mean?

Kamryn means 'crooked nose,' a Y-spelling of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic camshron (cam: crooked + sron: nose).

How do you pronounce Kamryn?

It's said KAM-rin — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kamryn a boy or girl name?

Kamryn is used for both sexes.

How popular is Kamryn?

Kamryn ranked #1189 for U.S. boys in 2024.