Karyn Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAR-in / /ˈkær.ɪn/

English; Irish

Meaning

English: Pure; Irish: Descendant of the warrior

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 has been used predominantly for girls, but variations like Karyn have been adopted for boys in some contexts. The name reflects a trend of using traditionally feminine names for males.

Trend Summary

Karyn has seen fluctuating popularity, often considered a less common variant of Karen.

Similar Names

CarynDarynTarynMarynJarynBryn

Variants

  • Karin
  • Karen

International Variants

  • Karin (Swedish)
  • Kareen (French)

Famous people named Karyn

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Fictional characters named Karyn

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Sibling Suggestions

KadenKellanKieranKylanKendallKurt

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Karyn was first seen in the United States in 1989. Karyn has ranked as high as #1191 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Karyn has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Karyn

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19895