Girls name · Illinois
Karen in Illinois
Karen was the 1327th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 6 babies named Karen that year. Since 1916, Illinois families have named 61,295 babies Karen.
Popularity over time
Karen in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 | 651st |
| 1937 | 181 | 72nd |
| 1951 | 1,864 | 9th |
| 1966 | 1,501 | 5th |
| 1980 | 257 | 56th |
| 1995 | 99 | 155th |
| 2009 | 75 | 180th |
| 2025 | 6 | 1327th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 651st in 1916 to 1327th in 2025.
The most babies named Karen in Illinois in a single year was 2,523, in 1957. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1958.
Across the country, Karen reached its best rank of #1 in California (1960). See Karen in every state →
How popular is Karen in Illinois?
Karen was the 1327th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 6 babies named Karen that year. Since 1916, Illinois families have named 61,295 babies Karen.
How many babies are named Karen in Illinois?
In 2025, 6 babies were named Karen in Illinois. The most babies named Karen in Illinois in a single year was 2,523, in 1957.
What is the rank of Karen in Illinois?
Karen ranked 1327th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1958.
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.