Gender: Female
Origin: Greek, Scandinavian
Meaning: Pure or beloved; a variant of Katherine.
Pronunciation: kuh-ren, /ˈkɛrən/, K EH R AH N
Popularity Rank: #121
Derived from the Greek name Καρεν (Karen), possibly meaning 'pure' or 'beloved'. It can also be a diminutive of Katherine or other names beginning with 'K'.
The name Karen is of Greek, Scandinavian origin and means Pure or beloved; a variant of Katherine., Abbreviation of katherine, Pure. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Karen is commonly found in United States of America, Colombia, United Kingdom, and 93 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kuh-ren
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkɛrən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K EH R AH N
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Karen is recorded 288,568 times globally, ranking it as the 121th most common name worldwide.
Karen is most prevalent in United States of America, with 65,549 occurrences, making it the 41th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Karen is found among 1 in every 12 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #41 | 1 : 28 |
| Colombia | #45 | 1 : 27 |
| United Kingdom | #27 | 1 : 12 |
| Mexico | #76 | 1 : 35 |
| Chile | #92 | 1 : 47 |
| Peru | #105 | 1 : 92 |
| Canada | #34 | 1 : 49 |
| South Africa | #265 | 1 : 373 |
| Ireland | #40 | 1 : 18 |
| France | #606 | 1 : 258 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Karen from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 15, 2024 08:00 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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I love her
I know only one Karen and I have to say she is freaking mysterious. She plans to turn my 2 room apartment into the next Charite.
But overall I really love her.
This is a great name for a great human being