Keren
Keren is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Horn or ray of light.
Origin and history
Keren is a female given name of Hebrew origin meaning 'horn' or 'ray of light'. It is closely related to the biblical name Keren-Happuch, one of Job's daughters. In the United States, it has been a moderately used, distinctive choice for several decades.
Popularity in the United States
5,014 babies in the United States have been named Keren since 1880. It ranks #2462 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1450.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26 %)
- TX (22.9 %)
- NY (17.9 %)
- FL (11.7 %)
- MD (4.1 %)
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 | 54 |
| 1950-1960 | 132 |
| 1960-1970 | 196 |
| 1970-1980 | 355 |
| 1980-1990 | 470 |
| 1990-2000 | 685 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,154 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,301 |
| 2020-2029 | 662 |
Famous people named Keren
- Keren Woodward: Singer, Songwriter
- Keren Ann: Singer-Songwriter, Musician
Fun facts
- Keren stems from the root word in Keren-Happuch, the youngest daughter born to Job after his trials.
- In contemporary Israel, Keren is a well-known given name often associated with light or rays of sunshine.