Girls name · Iowa
Karen in Iowa
Karen was the 625th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2023, with 5 babies named Karen that year. Since 1931, Iowa families have named 17,093 babies Karen.
Popularity over time
Karen in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 5 | 356th |
| 1943 | 690 | 4th |
| 1955 | 490 | 11th |
| 1967 | 236 | 17th |
| 1978 | 62 | 70th |
| 1990 | 9 | 294th |
| 2004 | 12 | 263rd |
| 2023 | 5 | 625th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 356th in 1931 to 625th in 2023.
The most babies named Karen in Iowa in a single year was 754, in 1942. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1939.
Across the country, Karen reached its best rank of #1 in California (1960). See Karen in every state →
How popular is Karen in Iowa?
Karen was the 625th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2023, with 5 babies named Karen that year. Since 1931, Iowa families have named 17,093 babies Karen.
How many babies are named Karen in Iowa?
In 2023, 5 babies were named Karen in Iowa. The most babies named Karen in Iowa in a single year was 754, in 1942.
What is the rank of Karen in Iowa?
Karen ranked 625th among girls names in Iowa in 2023. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1939.
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.