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Koren

Girl name

Koren has been given to 1,779 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It peaked in 1978.

Meaning & origin

Surname): From Hebrew קורן.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,779

Peak year

1978 (91 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1950

10-year trend

▼ -60%

Gender split

85% girls / 15% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Karengirl

990,774 babies since 1881
Lorenunisex

59,320 babies since 1880
Koreyboy

12,863 babies since 1953
Sorenboy

11,625 babies since 1912
Orenboy

9,547 babies since 1880
Kohenboy

8,561 babies since 1996

Names with a similar vibe

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Latashiagirl

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Tashinagirl

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Lashawnagirl

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Genellegirl

1,756 babies since 1904
Latrishagirl

1,804 babies since 1963
Teshagirl

1,804 babies since 1963

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Sibling name ideas for Koren

Same era and popularity as Koren, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

ShaunteDeondraMakedaMerideth

Brothers

LittleJeanpaulTrevisLucus

FAQ

How popular is the name Koren?

Koren has been given to 1,779 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Koren peak?

Koren peaked in 1978, when 91 babies were given the name.

Is Koren a girl or boy name?

Koren is primarily a girl name (85% of babies named Koren are girls).

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