Caron
Caron is a girl's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Loving, beloved, or pure.
Origin and history
Caron is a feminine given name of Welsh origin meaning 'loving' or 'beloved', derived from the Welsh root 'caru'. It is also occasionally encountered as a variant spelling of Karen or derived from French surname roots. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage during the mid-to-late 20th century but is now rarely given to newborns.
Popularity in the United States
3,179 babies in the United States have been named Caron since 1880. It ranks #3154 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.1 %)
- NY (17.4 %)
- TX (16.5 %)
- IL (10 %)
- MA (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 33 |
| 1940-1950 | 443 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,014 |
| 1960-1970 | 817 |
| 1970-1980 | 565 |
| 1980-1990 | 214 |
| 1990-2000 | 69 |
| 2000-2010 | 24 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Caron
- Caron Wheeler: Singer, Songwriter
- Caron Keating: Television Presenter
Fun facts
- In Welsh grammar, 'caron' is related to the verb 'caru', which translates directly to 'to love'.
- The name saw its highest U.S. frequency between the 1940s and 1970s, largely alongside the popularity of Karen.