How popular is the name Karen in 2025?

Karen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Karen most popular?

Karen peaked in 1964, reaching #788 among US boy names.

Karen will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Karen entered the US charts in 1935, peaked at #788 in 1964, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#788

peak (1964)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 2,200 people named Karen are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Karen alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Karen in 2025?: Karen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Karen most popular?: Karen peaked in 1964, reaching #788 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Karen with classmates?: Karen will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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