Camryn

Meaning of Camryn

Camryn is a charming and unique name predominantly used for girls. The pronunciation across English speaking regions is the same, pronounced as KAM-rin (/ˈkæmrɪn/). A variant of this name includes Cameron.

In terms of popularity in the United States, data shows an interesting trend for the name Camryn. From 1984 to 1996, Camryn was fairly uncommon, with only a handful of occurrences each year. However, starting in 1997, the use of the name began to grow significantly - going from 240 newborns named Camryn to its peak in 1999 with 2,048 babies sharing the name that year. After this surge at the turn of the millennium, usage decreased slightly but remained relatively consistent throughout early to mid-2000s.

The most recent years have seen a gradual decrease in popularity, with around 700-800 instances per year; nevertheless, it continues to be a favored choice amongst parents today ranking within top 500 names consistently since 2015. This shows that while not excessively common, Camryn retains a timeless appeal and holds a sweet spot amongst American baby girl names.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as KAM-rin (/ˈkæmrɪn/)

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Notable People Named Camryn

Camryn Rogers is a Canadian athlete known for her achievements in the hammer throw, including being the reigning world champion and representing Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Camryn Manheim - Debra Frances "Camryn" Manheim is an American actress known for her roles in The Practice, Ghost Whisperer, Person of Interest, Stumptown, and Law & Order, as well as her film credits and accolades including a Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award.
Camryn Bynum is an American football safety for the Minnesota Vikings, drafted in 2021 from the California Golden Bears.
Camryn Garrett is an American writer known for her debut novel, Full Disclosure, and her contributions to publications like Rookie and MTV.
Camryn Elizabeth Grimes is an American actress known for her role on the soap opera "The Young and the Restless."
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