Karen
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Origin and meaning
Name: Karen (ka-ren)
Gender: Unisex
Popularity in 2024: #723
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Nordic
Meaning: Pure one, innocent
Origin: Danish
Meaning: pure
Origin: English
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Virginal, Clear, Beloved, Dear and Abbreviation of Katherine
Origin and Meaning: Karen is a Scandinavian female given name derived from the Greek name Καρη (Kare), which is itself derived from the Hebrew name כָּרָן (Kārān). The name Karen means "pure" or "chaste".
Etymology: The name Karen is derived from the Greek name Καρη (Kare), which is itself derived from the Hebrew name כָּרָן (Kārān).
Derived: Karen is also a diminutive form of the name Katherine, which is derived from the Greek name Αικατερινη (Aikaterine).
History of Name: Karen was first used as a given name in the 19th century in Scandinavia. It has since become popular in many other countries, including the United States.
Style of the Name: Karen is a classic name that has been used for centuries. It is a timeless name that is still popular today.
Symbolism of the Name: Karen is a name that symbolizes purity and innocence. It is also a name that is associated with strength and resilience.
Pronunciation
Say: 🔊
IPA: /kˈæɹən/
Syllables: ka-ren
Karen's luck prospects
| Destiny | Good | ★★★★ |
| Friendship | Good | ★★★★ |
| Love | Good | ★★★★ |
| Family | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Money | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Health | Average | ★★★ |
Personality traits of name Karen
- Inoffensive
- Tolerant
- Leisurely
- Adaptable
- Austere
- Impatient
- Restless
Astrology of name Karen
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Element: Air
Ruling planet: Saturn
Lucky metal: Brass
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| Lucky colors: | Indigo Black Coral |
Totem pet: Frog
Totem animal: Duck
Totem plant: Campanula
Totem tree: Crepe myrtles
Lucky weekday: Sunday
Favorable month: December
Lucky numbers: 10, 12, 30
Lucky days of the month: 4, 8, 13
Unlucky number: 43
Hobbies: canoeing/kayaking, party planning, watching sports
Careers: Consultancy, Government Services, Engineering
Health issues: Digestion related issues
Letters count: 5
Numerology of name Karen
Name popularity
Female
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 444 | 28 |
| 1914 | 482 | 34 |
| 1915 | 528 | 36 |
| 1916 | 536 | 42 |
| 1917 | 535 | 47 |
| 1918 | 538 | 56 |
| 1919 | 572 | 27 |
| 1920 | 571 | 42 |
| 1921 | 567 | 42 |
| 1922 | 551 | 50 |
| 1923 | 565 | 48 |
| 1924 | 556 | 58 |
| 1925 | 570 | 49 |
| 1926 | 547 | 62 |
| 1927 | 553 | 57 |
| 1928 | 531 | 78 |
| 1929 | 517 | 79 |
| 1930 | 494 | 100 |
| 1931 | 438 | 153 |
| 1932 | 342 | 303 |
| 1933 | 271 | 453 |
| 1934 | 250 | 588 |
| 1935 | 167 | 1097 |
| 1936 | 130 | 1718 |
| 1937 | 113 | 2232 |
| 1938 | 50 | 4508 |
| 1939 | 39 | 5542 |
| 1940 | 34 | 7283 |
| 1941 | 19 | 10831 |
| 1942 | 16 | 15385 |
| 1943 | 15 | 16816 |
| 1944 | 16 | 15945 |
| 1945 | 16 | 15678 |
| 1946 | 15 | 19648 |
| 1947 | 13 | 21647 |
| 1948 | 12 | 21996 |
| 1949 | 11 | 22468 |
| 1950 | 12 | 24135 |
| 1951 | 8 | 27999 |
| 1952 | 8 | 28955 |
| 1953 | 9 | 29859 |
| 1954 | 8 | 32454 |
| 1955 | 8 | 33224 |
| 1956 | 7 | 40055 |
| 1957 | 5 | 40589 |
| 1958 | 4 | 38466 |
| 1959 | 4 | 36775 |
| 1960 | 4 | 36380 |
| 1961 | 5 | 34697 |
| 1962 | 4 | 35184 |
| 1963 | 4 | 32486 |
| 1964 | 4 | 30250 |
| 1965 | 3 | 32870 |
| 1966 | 5 | 25448 |
| 1967 | 6 | 21541 |
| 1968 | 9 | 19559 |
| 1969 | 13 | 17636 |
| 1970 | 12 | 16700 |
| 1971 | 15 | 14211 |
| 1972 | 21 | 11181 |
| 1973 | 23 | 9354 |
| 1974 | 25 | 8649 |
| 1975 | 27 | 8168 |
| 1976 | 31 | 7505 |
| 1977 | 32 | 7443 |
| 1978 | 39 | 6373 |
| 1979 | 46 | 5601 |
| 1980 | 54 | 5055 |
| 1981 | 64 | 4538 |
| 1982 | 68 | 4155 |
| 1983 | 76 | 3788 |
| 1984 | 82 | 3537 |
| 1985 | 86 | 3139 |
| 1986 | 97 | 2801 |
| 1987 | 107 | 2580 |
| 1988 | 110 | 2567 |
| 1989 | 110 | 2759 |
| 1990 | 119 | 2716 |
| 1991 | 122 | 2600 |
| 1992 | 120 | 2764 |
| 1993 | 114 | 2808 |
| 1994 | 128 | 2487 |
| 1995 | 141 | 2269 |
| 1996 | 133 | 2401 |
| 1997 | 140 | 2223 |
| 1998 | 149 | 2073 |
| 1999 | 149 | 2172 |
| 2000 | 150 | 2173 |
| 2001 | 146 | 2194 |
| 2002 | 148 | 2224 |
| 2003 | 141 | 2330 |
| 2004 | 152 | 2167 |
| 2005 | 163 | 2065 |
| 2006 | 171 | 2029 |
| 2007 | 163 | 2172 |
| 2008 | 182 | 1816 |
| 2009 | 226 | 1433 |
| 2010 | 244 | 1287 |
| 2011 | 273 | 1104 |
| 2012 | 334 | 896 |
| 2013 | 376 | 730 |
| 2014 | 455 | 632 |
| 2015 | 446 | 626 |
| 2016 | 451 | 616 |
| 2017 | 485 | 552 |
| 2018 | 534 | 469 |
| 2019 | 542 | 439 |
| 2020 | 628 | 329 |
| 2021 | 723 | 226 |
Male
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 509 | 21 |
| 1940 | 498 | 37 |
| 1941 | 491 | 44 |
| 1942 | 494 | 65 |
| 1943 | 519 | 54 |
| 1944 | 509 | 49 |
| 1945 | 495 | 52 |
| 1946 | 550 | 39 |
| 1947 | 565 | 37 |
| 1948 | 569 | 36 |
| 1949 | 558 | 41 |
| 1950 | 571 | 36 |
| 1951 | 578 | 34 |
| 1952 | 574 | 36 |
| 1953 | 565 | 58 |
| 1954 | 574 | 53 |
| 1955 | 594 | 50 |
| 1956 | 576 | 72 |
| 1957 | 586 | 77 |
| 1958 | 586 | 66 |
| 1959 | 581 | 81 |
| 1960 | 603 | 72 |
| 1961 | 584 | 79 |
| 1962 | 593 | 75 |
| 1963 | 576 | 83 |
| 1964 | 576 | 91 |
| 1965 | 576 | 81 |
| 1966 | 574 | 64 |
| 1967 | 594 | 54 |
| 1968 | 607 | 49 |
| 1969 | 591 | 74 |
| 1970 | 618 | 48 |
| 1971 | 608 | 57 |
| 1972 | 621 | 49 |
| 1973 | 613 | 40 |
| 1974 | 629 | 36 |
| 1975 | 643 | 29 |
| 1976 | 626 | 36 |
| 1977 | 645 | 27 |
| 1978 | 663 | 22 |
| 1979 | 655 | 32 |
| 1980 | 664 | 27 |
| 1981 | 667 | 23 |
| 1982 | 669 | 31 |
| 1983 | 674 | 22 |
| 1984 | 669 | 28 |
| 1985 | 671 | 26 |
| 1986 | 681 | 23 |
| 1987 | 682 | 35 |
| 1989 | 716 | 37 |
| 1991 | 743 | 21 |
| 1992 | 758 | 25 |
| 1993 | 738 | 33 |
Name Karen in sign language
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Karen