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Karen
GirlMeaning of Karen: Danish: 'pure'
Karen is a girl's name most strongly associated with Danish naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 1237th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 4843rd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#1237
175 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#4843
4 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
990,774
First recorded 1881 · peak 1957
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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