Karen
A girl's name of English and Greek origin, ranked #1,279 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #1,279
- Best ever
- #3 in 1965
- US births since 1880
- 990,774
- Born in 2025
- 175
- Trend
- Falling last 10 years
- Given to
- 100% girls
Meaning
- Pure, innocent
Births 1881–2025
Peak 40,668 in 1957. Falling over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- CA91,587
- NY88,625
- PA66,002
- IL61,340
- OH60,620
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 100% of this name's national total.