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Kamryn

Girl name · 23 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kamryn: 23 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2007.

Kamryn is a modern, phonetic spelling of the Scottish surname and given name Cameron, which derives from the Gaelic *cam sròn* meaning "crooked nose"—a nickname that originally described a characteristic of the clan's progenitor. This unisex name has gained popularity in Scotland since the late 20th century, particularly as an alternative to the traditional spelling. While no globally famous Kamryns stand out, the root name Cameron boasts bearers such as Hollywood actor Cameron Diaz and Scottish musician Cameron Crowe. There is no direct place connection for this variant, but the ancestral Cameron clan is tied to Loch Cameron and the Highlands. The spelling Kamryn reflects a broader trend of respelling classic names with a modern, distinctive flourish, making it a fresh but familiar choice for parents.

Girl 6 of 52 years

Peak year
20075 babies
Latest (2016)
#7983 babies
Total births
23since 2005
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2007 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).