US Popularity:2294
Origin:Danish
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:Pure
Karen is a female name of Danish origin. It originated with the Danes and the Greeks and is a diminutive of the more formal Katherine. Karen means "pure," which points to the wonderful innocence of childhood and the loving, pure nature baby embodies. A popular choice in the US, Karen is a timeless name that never goes out of style.
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Karen Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Karen is currently #868 on The Bump
Girl:Karen is currently #390 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Karen is currently #2294 in U.S. births
Girl:Karen is currently #873 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#2294
in 2022
- 251
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

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