How Many People Are Named Carin?

Complete statistics for the name Carin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Carin
Very Rare
Swedish

Carin is a rare, feminine name that means 'strong' in Swedish, making it both unique and meaningful. Only 1 in 78,721 Americans share this name, with approximately 4,192 people living in the US today. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 1970.

~175
Living in US
1 in 1,893,996
Americans
1970
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strong
🌐
Origin
Swedish
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,192
Worldwide Bearers
#22,045
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
244
🇪🇬 Egypt
239
🇩🇰 Denmark
222
🇻🇪 Venezuela
178
🇨🇭 Switzerland
169
🇦🇺 Australia
157
🇧🇪 Belgium
155
🇳🇴 Norway
141
🇨🇱 Chile
138
🇨🇲 Cameroon
133

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
79 (2%)
♀ Female
4,113 (98%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 53
312
Would be under 30 (7%)
2,894
Would be 30–60 (63%)
1,390
Would be over 60 (30%)

All 4,596 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1970

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
53
Modern Appeal
47
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Carin Through the Generations

Carin has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1970 when 175 babies were given this name. Today, the name is held by 4,192 individuals in the United States, with a majority of those aged between 30 and 60 years old. The distribution of ages among those named Carin shows a fairly even spread, with 7% under 30, 63% aged 30-60, and 30% over 60, indicating a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 606
New York 516
Illinois 165
Pennsylvania 161
Michigan 146
New Jersey 136
Texas 120
Ohio 98
Minnesota 66
Wisconsin 52

✨ Similar Names to Carin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Carin's Swedish roots

📄 About the Name Carin

How Many People Have the Name Carin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 175 people in the United States currently share the name Carin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,893,996 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Carin a Common or Rare Name?

Carin is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Carin Mean?

Carin means "strong" and comes from Swedish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Carin in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.

When Was Carin Most Popular?

The name Carin reached peak popularity in 1970, with 175 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Carin?

Approximately 175 people named Carin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 175. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,893,996 Americans.

Is Carin a rare name?

Carin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,893,996 Americans has this name.

What does the name Carin mean?

Carin means "strong" and comes from Swedish origins.

Is Carin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Carin are male and 98% are female.

When was Carin most popular?

Carin peaked in 1970 with 175 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US175
All-Time Births175
1 in X1 in 1,893,996
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age53
Peak Year1970
World Rank#22,045
Male %2%
Female %98%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.