Cameryn
82% girls · 18% boys
About Cameryn
Cameryn is a modern feminine spelling variation of Cameron, a Scottish surname meaning 'crooked nose' or 'crooked river' from Gaelic origins. This particular spelling with the 'y' emerged in the late 20th century as parents sought to feminize the traditionally male or unisex name. The trend of using surnames as first names, combined with creative spellings, made Cameryn a distinctive choice while maintaining the strong, confident essence of the original. The name peaked in popularity in the early 2000s, riding the wave of surname-inspired girls' names alongside Madison, Taylor, and Kennedy. Cameryn projects an image of independence and contemporary style while its Scottish roots provide historical depth despite its modern spelling.
Cameryn is also given to boys, where it ranks #9053 in the US.
Pronounced CAM-uh-rin.
As of October 2026, Cameryn ranked #3917 for girls and #9053 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1036 for girls in 1999 and #2256 for boys in 2009.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,749 | 63 | #3,245 | 34 |
| 2015 | #2,855 | 61 | #3,240 | 35 |
| 2016 | #2,707 | 64 | #3,304 | 34 |
| 2017 | #3,571 | 43 | #3,786 | 28 |
| 2018 | #2,715 | 63 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #3,282 | 48 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #2,976 | 54 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #3,301 | 48 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #4,223 | 34 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,286 | 33 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #3,393 | 46 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #3,917 | 37 | — | 0 |