Karon Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAR-on / /ˈkɛərən/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: 'pure'; Hebrew: 'a form of Karen'
Historical & Cultural Background
Karon is often considered a variant of the name Karen, which has roots in Hebrew. The name Karen gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. Karon, while less common, shares similar phonetic qualities and cultural associations. It reflects a trend of adapting traditional names into new forms.
Trend Summary
Karon has seen limited use in the United States, with fluctuating popularity over the decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Karon
- Karyn
International Variants
- Karan (Indian)
- Keren (Hebrew)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Karon was first seen in the United States in 1935. Karon has ranked as high as #1232 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Karon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Karon (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 29 |
| 1978 | 28 |
| 1979 | 34 |
| 1980 | 25 |
| 1981 | 25 |
| 1982 | 41 |
| 1983 | 30 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1987 | 36 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1989 | 42 |
| 1990 | 56 |
| 1991 | 58 |
| 1992 | 71 |
| 1993 | 71 |
| 1994 | 86 |
| 1995 | 69 |
| 1996 | 99 |
| 1997 | 84 |
| 1998 | 73 |
| 1999 | 97 |
| 2000 | 90 |
| 2001 | 81 |
| 2002 | 73 |
| 2003 | 90 |
| 2004 | 87 |
| 2005 | 118 |
| 2006 | 116 |
| 2007 | 111 |
| 2008 | 114 |
| 2009 | 114 |
| 2010 | 111 |
| 2011 | 77 |
| 2012 | 68 |
| 2013 | 78 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2015 | 59 |
| 2016 | 66 |
| 2017 | 63 |
| 2018 | 48 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 41 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 32 |