Careen
girl nameCareen entered the US charts in 1936, peaked at #3782 in 1939, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1936–2025
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rank today
#3782
peak (1939)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3982 |
| 1940s | #4434 |
| 1950s | #5449 |
| 1960s | #5523 |
| 1970s | #7147 |
| 1980s | #9007 |
| 1990s | #12549 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Careen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Careen alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Careen in 2025?
- Careen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Careen most popular?
- Careen peaked in 1939, reaching #3782 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Careen with classmates?
- Careen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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