Caren
girl nameCaren entered the US charts in 1925, peaked at #485 in 1957, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1925–2025
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rank today
#485
peak (1957)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4973 |
| 1930s | #2795 |
| 1940s | #757 |
| 1950s | #566 |
| 1960s | #638 |
| 1970s | #922 |
| 1980s | #1729 |
| 1990s | #2826 |
| 2000s | #3569 |
| 2010s | #10374 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Caren has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 8,300 people named Caren are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Caren alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Caren in 2025?
- Caren is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Caren most popular?
- Caren peaked in 1957, reaching #485 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Caren with classmates?
- Caren will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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