Karen

In 2022, the name Karen was 1,220th most popular baby name for girls and 2,290th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 196 babies were named Karen in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 17,241 babies in the United States were named Karen. Today, the average age of someone named Karen is around 62 to 65 years old.

The name "Karen" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Karen is .

Karen Meaning & Origin

Karen is a classic name of Danish origin that signifies "pure", illuminating the person's virtuous and sincere nature.

The name Karen is described as empathetic, confident and resilient.

Pronunciation

Karen is pronounced ka-ren in English. The name Karen has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Karen

• The name Karen was popularized by the character Karen Walker on the TV show "Will & Grace".

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