Camryn
Girl name · 87 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Camryn: 87 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 2006.
Camryn is a modern, creative spelling of Cameron, a name rooted in Scottish Gaelic from *cam sròn*, meaning “crooked nose”—a nickname that originally referred to a distinctive physical trait. While the male form Cameron has long been popular, Camryn emerged as a stylish unisex alternative, particularly in the United States and Scotland. Famous bearers include American actress Camryn Manheim, known for her Emmy-winning role in *The Practice*, and Camryn Grimes, a soap opera star. The name also echoes through Scotland’s geography via places like Cameron in Fife and the historic Cameron Clan lands. A fascinating correlation: Camryn shares its roots with the surname of many notable figures, yet this spelling gives a fresh, individual twist—making it a choice that honours tradition while feeling distinctly contemporary.
Girl 19 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20069 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #6254 babies
- Total births
- 87since 1999
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y