Kairen Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAI-ren / ˈkaɪrənJapanese; English
Meaning
ocean; keeper of the keys
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese, Kairen can be derived from 'kai' meaning 'ocean' and 'ren' meaning 'lotus' or 'love'. In English, it can be interpreted as a modern variation of names like Karen, which has roots in the Greek name 'Aikaterine', meaning 'pure'.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Kairin
- Kairon
International Variants
- Kairen (Japanese)
- Keren (Hebrew)
Famous people named Kairen
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kairen was first seen in the United States in 2003. Kairen has ranked as high as #1335 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Kairen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kairen (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 25 |