Karen
Karen is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Karen in their class.
About the Name Karen
Karen has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2904 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #417 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Karen is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Karen in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #824, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Karen
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Karen
Almost certainly the only Karen in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2020)
Rank · SSA official data
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