Karine

Girl name

Karine has been given to 1,212 babies in the U.S. since 1917. It peaked in 1966.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,212

Peak year

1966 (53 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1917

10-year trend

▲ +20%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Karine — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Karinagirl

61,717 babies since 1956

Karingirl

28,731 babies since 1907

Kariegirl

5,356 babies since 1950

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Karine.

Donnettegirl

1,210 babies since 1931

Lynnaegirl

1,216 babies since 1945

Susygirl

1,217 babies since 1940

Doniagirl

1,219 babies since 1881

Kimberlegirl

1,219 babies since 1951

Jonettegirl

1,221 babies since 1930

Melaneegirl

1,222 babies since 1949

Charigirl

1,202 babies since 1941

FAQ

How popular is the name Karine?

Karine has been given to 1,212 babies in the U.S. since 1917. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Karine peak?

Karine peaked in 1966, when 53 babies were given the name.

Is Karine a girl or boy name?

Karine is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Karine are girls).

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