Karyn
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Abbreviation Of Katherine. Pure.
- Origin
- English
Karyn Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 14,135 baby girls have been named Karyn. The name peaked in 1964 with 607 US births that year (rank #395). In 2024, ranked #12735 nationally — 12,340 places below its 1964 peak.
Top States for Karyn
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Karyn births are: California (1,687), New York (1,424), Illinois (1,349).
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5-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Karyn's exact length and starting letter: Kaage, Kacee, Kacey, Kacia, Kacie.
Quick Facts About Karyn
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caryn | Modern Variant Of Karen. | Female | English |
| Carynn | Modern Variant Of Karen. | Female | English |
| Karan | Abbreviation Of Katherine. Pure. | Female | English |
| Karon | Abbreviation Of Katherine. Pure. | Female | English |
| Karren | Abbreviation Of Katherine. Pure. | Female | English |
| Karrin | Abbreviation Of Katherine. Pure. | Female | English |
| Kerrin | Beauty. Abbreviation Of Kerenhappuch: In The Bible Keren Was One Of Job's Three Daughters. | Female | Hebrew |
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