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Karyn Girl

Popularity: #943 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAR-in / /ˈkɛərɪn/

English; Irish

Meaning

English: Pure; Irish: Little and dark

Historical & Cultural Background

Karyn is a modern variant of the name Karen, which gained popularity in the mid-20th century. The name has roots in both English and Irish cultures. It is often associated with qualities of purity and darkness, depending on its origin. The name has seen various spellings and adaptations over the years.

Trend Summary

Karyn has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1960s and 1970s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Karen
  • Karin

International Variants

  • Karin (Swedish)
  • Caryn (English)

Famous people named Karyn

Karyn Parsons is an American actress known for her role as Hilary Banks on the television show 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'.

Karyn Kusama is an American filmmaker recognized for directing the critically acclaimed film 'Girlfight'.

Karyn White is an American singer-songwriter famous for her hit songs in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Karyn B. is a notable figure in the field of education, contributing to various initiatives aimed at improving literacy.

Fictional characters named Karyn

Karyn is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild', known for her role in the game's storyline.

Karyn is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', where she participates in educational adventures.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Karyn was first seen in the United States in 1932. Karyn has ranked as high as #636 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Karyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Karyn (2016)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19326
19379
193819
193921
194025
194133
194271
194353
194464
194582
194699
1947188
1948176
1949176
1950206
1951173
1952138
1953153
1954156
1955151
1956208
1957220
1958221
1959230
1960242
1961255
1962415
1963539
1964607
1965510
1966417
1967436
1968463
1969427
1970460
1971484
1972384
1973378
1974342
1975340
1976329
1977372
1978307
1979275
1980281
1981213
1982167
1983187
1984123
1985151
1986130
1987148
1988144
1989166
1990145
1991127
1992119
1993104
1994104
199580
199667
199762
199873
199958
200068
200146
200247
200342
200442
200535
200643
200727
200836
200938
201027
201123
201224
201317
201417
201510
201619
201723
201812
201913
202010
20247