Caryn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Caryn is a name that has its roots in Latin through the name Catherine, which means 'pure'. It evolved through several historical forms including Katherine and Karen before becoming popular in its own right. The name is associated with traits of purity and individuality, and it does not have significant biblical relevance. While Caryn is less commonly used today compared to its variants, it still carries a modern appeal.
The name Caryn is most popular in Illinois, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) 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, Caryn 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, 'Caryn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3312th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 642nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 560th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1176th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4718th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14808th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Caryn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Caryn"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛərɪn/
Origin
Latin and English
Etymology
Caryn is a modern variation of the name Karen, which is derived from the Latin name 'Catherine', meaning 'pure'.
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Catherine, Katherine, Karen, Caryn
Historical Usage
Caryn emerged as a popular name in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Karen, Catherine, Kathy, Kate
Modern Popularity & Image
Caryn is considered a modern and unique name that conveys a sense of individuality, though it is less common than its variants.
Famous People
Caryn Elaine Johnson (Whoopi Goldberg), Caryn M. H. Chan (notable academic)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Caryn"
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 "Caryn"
"Caryn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3312th of 9204 | 138 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 642nd of 12526 | 4,140 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 560th of 19264 | 5,168 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1176th of 27321 | 2,229 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4718th of 35406 | 451 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 14808th of 30306 | 56 |
Regional Popularity of "Caryn" 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 "Caryn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
95.54% 1477th/1546 |
79.76% 1241st/1556 |
- |
82.93% 1283rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
23.62% 526th/2227 |
19.79% 481st/2430 |
41.99% 1198th/2853 |
21.44% 595th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
17.23% 506th/2937 |
11.94% 416th/3483 |
22.57% 794th/3518 |
16.52% 668th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
27.27% 1005th/3685 |
18.32% 820th/4475 |
27.07% 1406th/5194 |
25.31% 1599th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
69.33% 3580th/5164 |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
72.81% 5434th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Caryn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Caryn" 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.