Karen
GirlOrigin: Greek · Norse
Meaning
“pure”
Cultural Notes
Karen is a Danish form of Katherine derived from Greek Aikaterine; it peaked in popularity in the United States in the 1960s, and has since gained an ironic cultural meme connotation.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1960s
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Famous People Named Karen
- Karen Carpenter, Karen Black, Karen Blixen
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