Karene
Girl nameKarene has been given to 501 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It peaked in 1963.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
501
Peak year
1963 (17 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1916
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Karene — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Karene.
FAQ
How popular is the name Karene?
Karene has been given to 501 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Karene peak?
Karene peaked in 1963, when 17 babies were given the name.
Is Karene a girl or boy name?
Karene is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Karene are girls).
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