girl's name
Karyn
KAIR-in (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 14,765
Karyn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1964, when 607 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1932.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Karyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 55 |
| 1940s | 967 |
| 1950s | 1,856 |
| 1960s | 4,311 |
| 1970s | 3,671 |
| 1980s | 1,715 |
| 1990s | 939 |
| 2000s | 424 |
| 2010s | 185 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 17 |
How Popular Is Karyn?
In 2024, Karyn was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Karyn Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Karyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Karyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Karyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Karyn
- English KAIR-in
Sibling Names for Karyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Karyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Karyn
How popular is the name Karyn?
In 2024, Karyn was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Karyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Karyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Karyn?
Karyn has 2 syllables.
When was Karyn most popular?
Karyn peaked in 1964, when 607 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.