How Many People Are Named Karine?

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

Karine
Very Rare
Greek

Karine means 'royal' in Greek and it's very rare, with only 1,109 people bearing this name in the US today, making up just 1 in 297,613 Americans. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 1966 with 53 births.

~1,109
Living in US
1 in 297,613
Americans
1966
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Royal
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Regal Dignified Intelligent
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

402,366
Worldwide Bearers
#2,565
Global Rank
🇫🇷 France
232,787
🇧🇷 Brazil
69,663
🇦🇲 Armenia
35,225
🇨🇦 Canada
14,293
🇧🇪 Belgium
10,119
🇲🇬 Madagascar
6,348
🇨🇩 DR Congo
4,273
🇺🇸 United States
4,259
🇬🇪 Georgia
2,409
🇷🇺 Russia
2,280

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,109 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 44
309
Would be under 30 (26%)
702
Would be 30–60 (58%)
195
Would be over 60 (16%)

All 1,206 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: 1966

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
57
Modern Appeal
53
International
100

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

📜 Karine Through the Generations

Over the decades, Karine has seen a steady decline in usage, with its peak occurring in 1966 when 53 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Karine are middle-aged, with 58% falling within the 30-60 age bracket. The distribution shows a younger demographic too, with 26% under 30, indicating some resurgence among parents choosing classic yet modern names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 188
New York 95
Illinois 5
New Jersey 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Karine

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Karine's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Karine

How Many People Have the Name Karine?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,109 people in the United States currently share the name Karine. That works out to roughly 1 in every 297,613 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Karine a Common or Rare Name?

Karine 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 Karine Mean?

Karine means "royal" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Karine in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Karine Most Popular?

The name Karine reached peak popularity in 1966, with 53 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 Karine?

Approximately 1,109 people named Karine live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,206. That works out to roughly 1 in 297,613 Americans.

Is Karine a rare name?

Karine is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 297,613 Americans has this name.

What does the name Karine mean?

Karine means "royal" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Karine more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Karine are male and 100% are female.

When was Karine most popular?

Karine peaked in 1966 with 53 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.

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 US1,109
All-Time Births1,206
1 in X1 in 297,613
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age44
Peak Year1966
World Rank#2,565
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.