How Many People Are Named Karyn?
Complete statistics for the name Karyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Karyn, a very rare female name, is held by just 12,701 people in the US, making it unique as only 1 in 25,983 Americans share this name. The name peaked in popularity back in 1964 with 607 births, showing a steady decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 55All 14,140 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: 1964Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Karyn Through the Generations
Karyn has seen its most significant presence in the mid-20th century, particularly in 1964 when it reached its peak with 607 births. Over time, the name's usage has declined, but it still holds a special place among those born around the same era. Currently, the majority of people named Karyn are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation that embraced this name during its heyday.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Karyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Karyn
How Many People Have the Name Karyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,701 people in the United States currently share the name Karyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 25,983 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Karyn a Common or Rare Name?
Karyn 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 Karyn Mean?
Karyn means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Karyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Karyn Most Popular?
The name Karyn reached peak popularity in 1964, with 607 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 Karyn?
Approximately 12,701 people named Karyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 14,140. That works out to roughly 1 in 25,983 Americans.
Is Karyn a rare name?
Karyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 25,983 Americans has this name.
What does the name Karyn mean?
Karyn means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Karyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Karyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Karyn most popular?
Karyn peaked in 1964 with 607 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.