Kamden Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAM-den / /ˈkæm.dən/English; American
Meaning
Variant of Camden; 'winding valley'
Historical & Cultural Background
Kamden is a modern variant of the name Camden, which has its roots in Old English. Camden originally referred to a place name in England, derived from the Old English elements 'camm' meaning 'winding' and 'denu' meaning 'valley'. The name has gained popularity in the United States as a given name in recent decades. It reflects a trend of using place names as personal names.
Trend Summary
Kamden has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.
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Variants
- Camden
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kamden was first seen in the United States in 1986. Kamden has ranked as high as #635 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Kamden has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kamden (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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TX | 39 | |
OH | 34 | |
GA | 26 | |
TN | 21 | |
FL | 20 | |
MO | 19 | |
KY | 18 | |
CA | 17 | |
IL | 15 | |
AL | 14 | |
NC | 14 | |
PA | 13 | |
SC | 13 | |
WA | 12 | |
WI | 12 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1986 | 6 |
1989 | 12 |
1990 | 7 |
1991 | 9 |
1992 | 10 |
1993 | 16 |
1994 | 18 |
1995 | 21 |
1996 | 17 |
1997 | 21 |
1998 | 24 |
1999 | 40 |
2000 | 79 |
2001 | 98 |
2002 | 135 |
2003 | 147 |
2004 | 185 |
2005 | 213 |
2006 | 258 |
2007 | 309 |
2008 | 363 |
2009 | 441 |
2010 | 455 |
2011 | 604 |
2012 | 632 |
2013 | 899 |
2014 | 880 |
2015 | 870 |
2016 | 746 |
2017 | 718 |
2018 | 658 |
2019 | 640 |
2020 | 623 |
2021 | 632 |
2022 | 472 |
2023 | 469 |
2024 | 446 |