Carin
Carin is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Carin is a feminine name primarily derived as a variant of Karin, itself a short Scandinavian form of Katherine. It carries the traditional meaning of pure. Although moderately popular in the mid-20th century in the United States, it has become rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
4,515 babies in the United States have been named Carin since 1880. It ranks #2606 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.6 %)
- NY (23.2 %)
- IL (7.4 %)
- PA (7.2 %)
- MI (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 218 |
| 1950-1960 | 593 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,106 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,394 |
| 1980-1990 | 724 |
| 1990-2000 | 300 |
| 2000-2010 | 138 |
| 2010-2019 | 37 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Carin
- Carin Hernskog: Freestyle skier, Athlete
- Carin Koch: Professional golfer, Athlete
Fun facts
- Carin developed as a variant spelling of the Scandinavian name Karin, derived from Katherine.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.