Kaaren
girl nameKaaren entered the US charts in 1938, peaked at #536 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1938–2025
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rank today
#536
peak (1942)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4062 |
| 1940s | #1398 |
| 1950s | #4154 |
| 1960s | #3620 |
| 1970s | #5891 |
| 1980s | #8915 |
| 1990s | #13430 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Kaaren are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kaaren alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kaaren in 2025?
- Kaaren is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kaaren most popular?
- Kaaren peaked in 1942, reaching #536 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kaaren with classmates?
- Kaaren will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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