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Tamryn

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Pronounced TAM-rin /ˈtæm.rɪn/High

Meaning: Tamryn is a modern name that reads either as a respelling of the Cornish Tamsin (feminine of Thomas, 'twin') or as a blend of Tam- with the -ryn ending of Camryn. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: Crisp and modern: Tamryn sits between Tamsin and Camryn (said 'TAM-rin'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, English
MeaningTamryn is a modern name that reads either as a respelling of the Cornish Tamsin (feminine of Thomas, 'twin') or as a blend of Tam- with the -ryn ending of Camryn. Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#13290 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 398

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419752024

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

Tamryn is a modern name with two plausible routes: a respelling of the Cornish Tamsin, the feminine of Thomas ('twin'), or a coinage on the pattern of Camryn and Kamryn. It is well known in South Africa as a girls' name. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'TAM-rin').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, crisp, and modern.

Did you know? Tamryn can be read two ways — as a fresh spin on the old Cornish Tamsin, or as a sibling of Camryn and Kamryn. Which route a family took is uncertain, which we note.
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Tamryn — Respelling of Tamsin or Camryn-style coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

TamsynTamrynTamrin

Nicknames

TamRyn

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If you like Tamryn…

Camryn— the -ryn name it echoes
Kamryn— a like modern -ryn spelling
Emryn— a like crisp -ryn coinage
Taylyn— shares Tamryn's American roots
Talyn— another modern pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tamryn mean?

Tamryn reads as a respelling of Tamsin (feminine of Thomas, 'twin') or a coinage on Camryn. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tamryn?

It's said TAM-rin /ˈtæm.rɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tamryn a boy or girl name?

Tamryn is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Tamryn?

Tamryn is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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