NAME PROFILE
Karen
Karen is a feminine name of Danish origin meaning 'pure.' It's a name that embodies strength and independence, often associated with a no-nonsense attitude and a caring nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 990,774 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1957 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 22%CA — 22%IL — 19%PA — 19%OH — 18%
Notable People
Karen Carpenter (Singer, *The Carpenters*) · Karen Gillan (Actress, *Doctor Who*) · Karen Allen (Actress, *Raiders of the Lost Ark*) · Karen Brady (Businesswoman, television personality) · Karen O (Musician, *Yeah Yeah Yeahs*)
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