NAME PROFILE
Caren
Caren is a variant of Karen, derived from the Danish form of Katherine, meaning 'pure.' It embodies qualities of compassion, warmth, and a nurturing spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 9,560 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1957 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1940 |
| Most recent | 2016 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 27%TX — 24%NY — 21%OH — 15%PA — 14%
Notable People
Caren Kaye (Actress, *Good Morning, Vietnam*) · Caren Marsh-Doll (Actress, *The Wizard of Oz*) · Caren B. (Artist, known for contemporary artworks) · Caren L. (Author, known for novels in the thriller genre) · Caren Lissner (Author, known for *The Lucky Kind*)
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