Kamden
Meaningenclosed valley · English form of Camden
- US rank
- #717
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #352 in 2013
375 babies were named Kamden in the US in 2025. It has dropped 239 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1986–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kamden you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,556 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kamden, 375 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kamden would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKamden first shows up in US birth records in 1986, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 39 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2013, when it reached #352.
- Then vs nowKamden is 5.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 24,876 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 4,556.
- TrendKamden has slipped 239 places over the last five years and now sits at #717. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKamden is most popular in Montana, where it ranks #227, followed by Alabama (#375) and Arkansas (#398). It's in the top 1,000 in 25 states.
- MeaningKamden is an English form of Camden, which means “enclosed valley”. Our records link it to Celtic and Scottish roots.
About the name Kamden
Kamden is a boy name of Celtic and Scottish origin meaning “enclosed valley”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-den”. US birth records list Kamden for boys from 1986 to 2025, in 38 of those 40 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #352 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #717, with 375 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.3 | 430,108 boys |
| 1990s | 9.5 | 105,374 boys |
| 2000s | 111 | 9,018 boys |
| 2010s | 378 | 2,647 boys |
| 2020s | 291 | 3,434 boys |
Other spellings of Kamden
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Kamden
What does the name Kamden mean?
Kamden means “enclosed valley” in English, as a form of Camden.
What is the origin of the name Kamden?
Kamden has Celtic, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Kamden a boy or girl name?
Kamden is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Kamden?
Kamden ranked #717 for US boys in 2025, given to 375 babies. Its best year was 2013 (#352).