Camryn
Girl name · #477 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Camryn? In official American birth records, Camryn has been tracked continuously since 1974, giving it 51 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 644 baby girls were named Camryn, placing it at #477 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #396, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 2,795 girls born in 2025 was named Camryn.
The 51-year story
Camryn first appears in the Social Security records in 1974, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1999, when 2,048 girls were named Camryn — good for #158 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Camryn per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Camryn against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Camryn in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Camryn is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Camryn is most common
Geography matters for names, and Camryn is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Camryn is most common in SC (1.1 per 1,000), IA (0.8 per 1,000), OK (0.8 per 1,000), OH (0.7 per 1,000), GA (0.7 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.5 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Camryn is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Camryn
Statistically, parents drawn to Camryn tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kamryn, Lauryn, Cameron, Jazlyn, and Jordyn.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Camryn | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 644 | #476 |
| 2024 | 688 | #456 |
| 2023 | 618 | #496 |
| 2022 | 704 | #445 |
| 2021 | 810 | #386 |
| 2020 | 769 | #407 |
| 2019 | 774 | #399 |
| 2018 | 770 | #400 |
| 2017 | 756 | #421 |
| 2016 | 818 | #408 |
| 2015 | 825 | #396 |
| 2014 | 813 | #401 |
| 2013 | 806 | #385 |
| 2012 | 915 | #348 |
| 2011 | 1,065 | #295 |
| 2010 | 1,172 | #282 |
| 2009 | 1,344 | #247 |
| 2008 | 1,415 | #244 |
| 2007 | 1,596 | #216 |
| 2006 | 1,581 | #216 |
| 2005 | 1,442 | #235 |
| 2004 | 1,514 | #224 |
| 2003 | 998 | #310 |
| 2002 | 1,269 | #251 |
| 2001 | 1,596 | #202 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Camryn?
In official American birth records, the name Camryn first appeared in 1974 (over 51 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 51 years.
Is Camryn a popular girl name?
Camryn ranked #477 among girls in 2025 with 644 babies given the name — inside the top 500: established but not ubiquitous. Ten years earlier it ranked #396.
When was the name Camryn most popular?
Camryn peaked in 1999, when 2,048 American girls received the name (ranked #158 that year). Since 1999 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Camryn?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 2,795 newborn American girls was named Camryn. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.