Girls name · California
Karen in California
Karen was the 2020th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 10 babies named Karen that year. Since 1925, California families have named 91,366 babies Karen.
Popularity over time
Karen in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 5 | 651st |
| 1940 | 334 | 32nd |
| 1954 | 2,665 | 7th |
| 1968 | 1,537 | 8th |
| 1983 | 479 | 75th |
| 1997 | 683 | 63rd |
| 2011 | 247 | 165th |
| 2025 | 10 | 2020th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 651st in 1925 to 2020th in 2025.
The most babies named Karen in California in a single year was 3,305, in 1957. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1960.
Across the country, Karen reached its best rank of #1 in California (1960). See Karen in every state →
How popular is Karen in California?
Karen was the 2020th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 10 babies named Karen that year. Since 1925, California families have named 91,366 babies Karen.
How many babies are named Karen in California?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Karen in California. The most babies named Karen in California in a single year was 3,305, in 1957.
What is the rank of Karen in California?
Karen ranked 2020th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1960.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.