Karyn
girl nameKaryn entered the US charts in 1932, peaked at #394 in 1964, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1932–2025
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rank today
#394
peak (1964)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #2583 |
| 1940s | #941 |
| 1950s | #692 |
| 1960s | #481 |
| 1970s | #509 |
| 1980s | #955 |
| 1990s | #1742 |
| 2000s | #3645 |
| 2010s | #6923 |
| 2020s | #10854 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Karyn has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 13,000 people named Karyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karyn alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karyn in 2025?
- Karyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Karyn most popular?
- Karyn peaked in 1964, reaching #394 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karyn with classmates?
- Karyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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