Girls name · Illinois
Karen in Illinois
In 2025, 6 babies born in Illinois were named Karen, making it the #1327 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1916, add up to 61,295.
Popularity over time
Karen in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 | #651 |
| 1937 | 181 | #72 |
| 1951 | 1,864 | #9 |
| 1966 | 1,501 | #5 |
| 1980 | 257 | #56 |
| 1995 | 99 | #155 |
| 2009 | 75 | #180 |
| 2025 | 6 | #1327 |
Illinois had the most Karen births in 1957, with 2,523. Its highest rank in Illinois came in 1958, at #3.
Its rank among girls names in Illinois ran from #3 in 1958 to #1359 in 2022, starting at #651 in 1916 and ending at #1327 in 2025.
California gave Karen its highest national rank, #1, in 1960. See Karen in every state →
How popular is Karen in Illinois?
In 2025, 6 babies born in Illinois were named Karen, making it the #1327 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1916, add up to 61,295.
How many babies are named Karen in Illinois?
In 2025, 6 babies born in Illinois were named Karen.
What is the rank of Karen in Illinois?
Karen's 2025 rank among girls names in Illinois was #1327.
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.