How Many People Are Named Karin?
Complete statistics for the name Karin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Karin, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 13,381 Americans today, making it quite unique. With an estimated 24,662 people bearing this name in the US, it stands out among other names. Interestingly, half of those named Karin are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, driven by ambition and a desire for success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 60All 28,725 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: 1970Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Karin Through the Generations
Karin has seen its peak popularity in 1970 when there were 1,051 births. Since then, the trend has been declining, reflecting a shift away from classic names towards more modern ones. Today, the name skews older, with 14,325 individuals over 60, compared to 1,258 under 30, indicating a strong preference for Karin among older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Karin
Karin or Carin is a common feminine given name in various Germanic languages, and Estonia and Slovenia, and in some French-speaking areas, as well as Japanese.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Karin's German roots
📄 About the Name Karin
How Many People Have the Name Karin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 240 people in the United States currently share the name Karin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,381,039 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Karin a Common or Rare Name?
Karin 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Karin in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Karin Most Popular?
The name Karin reached peak popularity in 1970, with 1,051 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Karin?
Approximately 240 people named Karin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 240. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,381,039 Americans.
Is Karin a rare name?
Karin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,381,039 Americans has this name.
What does the name Karin mean?
The meaning and origin of Karin are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Karin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Karin are male and 99% are female.
When was Karin most popular?
Karin peaked in 1970 with 1,051 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.