Kamden is a K-spelling of Camden, a Scottish surname and London district whose name means "winding valley" or "enclosed valley", from the Old English camb and denu. The K gives it a modern twist in the style of Kayden and Kason. Kamden ranked number 1531 in the United States in 2000, entered the top 1000 in 2004, peaked at number 352 in 2013 and has eased back to number 718 in 2025.