Karene
girl nameKarene entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2214 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#2214
peak (1942)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4354 |
| 1930s | #2892 |
| 1940s | #3240 |
| 1950s | #3928 |
| 1960s | #4130 |
| 1970s | #6759 |
| 1980s | #9098 |
| 1990s | #11348 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Karene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karene alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karene in 2025?
- Karene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Karene most popular?
- Karene peaked in 1942, reaching #2214 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karene with classmates?
- Karene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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