Caren
Caren is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Caren is a variant spelling of Karen, which derives from the Greek name Katherine meaning pure. It was most popular in the United States during the mid-20th century as a alternative spelling. Today, it is relatively rare in U.S. birth registry records.
Popularity in the United States
9,560 babies in the United States have been named Caren since 1880. It ranks #1697 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.1 %)
- NY (20.5 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
- PA (6.6 %)
- NJ (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 51 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,201 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,682 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,451 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,470 |
| 1980-1990 | 699 |
| 1990-2000 | 450 |
| 2000-2010 | 428 |
| 2010-2019 | 123 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Caren
- Caren Kaye: Actress
Fun facts
- Caren emerged in the United States primarily as a C-spelling variation of the traditional Scandinavian and Greek name Karen.
- The name experienced its peak usage in the United States between the 1940s and 1960s.