Karin
girl nameKarin entered the US charts in 1907, peaked at #275 in 1967, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1907–2025
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rank today
#275
peak (1967)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1821 |
| 1910s | #2766 |
| 1920s | #3169 |
| 1930s | #1090 |
| 1940s | #467 |
| 1950s | #366 |
| 1960s | #307 |
| 1970s | #393 |
| 1980s | #750 |
| 1990s | #1524 |
| 2000s | #3047 |
| 2010s | #4874 |
| 2020s | #8046 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Karin has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 24,500 people named Karin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karin alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karin in 2025?
- Karin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Karin most popular?
- Karin peaked in 1967, reaching #275 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karin with classmates?
- Karin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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