Feminine dossier · first seen 1881
Karen
Endangered
Down 99.6% from peak
Peak era
1957
Peak births
40,591
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Boomer
1881Peak 19572025
Quick answers about Karen
How many people are named Karen?
An estimated 774,778 living Americans are named Karen.
How rare is Karen?
Karen is uncommon among babies today, with 175 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.6% from its 1957 peak.
How old is the typical Karen?
The median age of a living American named Karen is approximately 65 years, with most bearers falling between 58 and 72 years old.
Is Karen still popular?
No. Karen is endangered as a baby name, down 99.6% from its 1957 peak with 175 births in 2025.
Peak year
1957
Decline from peak
99.6%
2025
175
All-time
987,989