Meaning
free woman, lady
Origin
Karen is a name of Armenian origin, rooted in germanic tradition.
It appears in our records across 14 countries (CA, CL, CO, EC, EE, FR, GB, GT, HU, IE, MX, PE, US, ZA).
Style
- feminine
- classic
- elegant
- international
- traditional
- modern
Famous people named Karen
- Karen J. Demirchyan
- Karen of the White Mountain
- Karen Jøker Gaardbo
- Saint Karen of Clonmacnoise
- Karen of Denmark
Variations
Karine, Carin, Karin, Carrie, Kari, Cairenn, Kaaren, Carine, Caomhlaigh, Cáireann
Popularity
Karen appears in 14 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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