Karyn
Karyn is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Karyn is a modern variant spelling of Karen, which derives from the Greek name Katherine. Historically popular in the mid-to-late 20th century, the spelling Karyn offers a distinct visual twist. In recent years, its usage in the United States has become relatively rare.
Popularity in the United States
14,135 babies in the United States have been named Karyn since 1880. It ranks #1327 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2084.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.1 %)
- NY (13.6 %)
- IL (12.8 %)
- MI (6.8 %)
- MA (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 55 |
| 1940-1950 | 967 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,856 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,311 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,671 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,710 |
| 1990-2000 | 939 |
| 2000-2010 | 424 |
| 2010-2019 | 185 |
| 2020-2029 | 17 |
Famous people named Karyn
- Karyn Parsons: Actress, Author
- Karyn Kusama: Director, Screenwriter
- Karyn White: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Karrie, Kari, Ren
Fun facts
- Karyn emerged in the mid-20th century as a popular alternate spelling of the traditional Karen.
- The name enjoyed its highest popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.