Caren Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Caren originates from Latin, meaning 'pure', and is linked to the name Aikaterine. It has evolved through various forms, including Karen. The name is associated with traits of purity and elegance, and it gained popularity in the mid-20th century. There is no significant biblical relevance to the name.
The name Caren is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Caren has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Caren' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1413th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 585th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 828th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2081st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3781st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14588th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Caren' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Caren"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛrən/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Caren is derived from the Latin word 'carina', which means 'keel of a ship'. It is also considered a variant of the name Karen, which itself is a derivative of the Greek name Aikaterine.
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Caren, Karen, Aikaterine
Historical Usage
The name Caren gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern variation of Karen.
Variants & Derivatives
Karen, Kareen, Caryn
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Caren is perceived as a modern and elegant name that carries a sense of purity and grace.
Famous People
Caren Marsh-Doll (American actress), Caren Horowitz (American writer and editor)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Caren"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Caren"
"Caren" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1413th of 9204 | 546 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 585th of 12526 | 4,770 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 828th of 19264 | 2,639 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2081st of 27321 | 939 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3781st of 35406 | 603 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 14588th of 30306 | 58 |
Regional Popularity of "Caren" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Caren" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
54.72% 846th/1546 |
59.25% 922nd/1556 |
81.68% 1922nd/2353 |
54.43% 842nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
27.89% 621st/2227 |
17.94% 436th/2430 |
29.90% 853rd/2853 |
18.74% 520th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
32.72% 961st/2937 |
17.54% 611th/3483 |
29.36% 1033rd/3518 |
22.50% 910th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
62.01% 2285th/3685 |
40.02% 1791st/4475 |
41.62% 2162nd/5194 |
31.15% 1968th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
76.45% 3948th/5164 |
40.59% 2968th/7313 |
36.07% 2692nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
91.95% 5771st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Caren"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Caren" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.