Karon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Karon is an English name that means 'pure'. It evolved from the name Katherine through the diminutive form Karen. The name gained popularity in the mid-20th century and is associated with uniqueness in modern times. Karon does not have biblical relevance.
The name Karon is most popular in Maryland, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Karon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Karon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5252nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4003rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2826th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1590th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1500th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2601st out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 930th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 677th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1663rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5229th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15496th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Karon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Karon"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛərən/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Karon is derived from the name Karen, which is a diminutive of Katherine. The name Katherine comes from the Greek 'katharos', meaning 'pure'.
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Katherine, Karen, Karon
Historical Usage
The name Karon gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variation of the more common name Karen.
Variants & Derivatives
Karen, Katherine, Kara
Modern Popularity & Image
Karon is viewed as a unique and modern name. It is less common than its variants but carries a sense of individuality.
Famous People
Karon Riley, an American football player, Karon J. McGowan, an artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Karon"
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 "Karon"
"Karon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5252nd of 6773 | 19 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4003rd of 7552 | 70 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2826th of 10718 | 200 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1590th of 16616 | 788 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1500th of 24088 | 1,504 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2601st of 23106 | 596 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 930th of 9204 | 1,128 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 677th of 12526 | 3,818 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1663rd of 19264 | 930 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5229th of 27321 | 260 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 15496th of 35406 | 72 |
Regional Popularity of "Karon" 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) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
41.69% 1452nd/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
41.52% 1530th/3685 |
18.70% 837th/4475 |
36.83% 1913th/5194 |
55.42% 3501st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
28.13% 1289th/4582 |
21.36% 1103rd/5164 |
19.14% 1400th/7313 |
47.72% 3561st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
54.37% 2166th/3984 |
60.71% 2724th/4487 |
34.37% 2345th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Karon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
32.66% 505th/1546 |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
50.91% 1198th/2353 |
53.65% 830th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
27.03% 602nd/2227 |
54.49% 1324th/2430 |
20.01% 571st/2853 |
27.60% 766th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
67.62% 1986th/2937 |
85.33% 2972nd/3483 |
36.87% 1297th/3518 |
58.23% 2355th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Karon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Karon" 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.