Girls name · Maryland
Karen in Maryland
Karen was the 783rd most popular girls name in Maryland in 2025, with 6 babies named Karen that year. Since 1938, Maryland families have named 17,135 babies Karen.
Popularity over time
Karen in Maryland, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 16 | 152nd |
| 1950 | 319 | 13th |
| 1963 | 736 | 3rd |
| 1975 | 172 | 17th |
| 1988 | 58 | 86th |
| 2000 | 26 | 210th |
| 2013 | 14 | 418th |
| 2025 | 6 | 783rd |
Its rank among girls names in Maryland fell from 152nd in 1938 to 783rd in 2025.
The most babies named Karen in Maryland in a single year was 808, in 1965. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1961.
Across the country, Karen reached its best rank of #1 in California (1960). See Karen in every state →
How popular is Karen in Maryland?
Karen was the 783rd most popular girls name in Maryland in 2025, with 6 babies named Karen that year. Since 1938, Maryland families have named 17,135 babies Karen.
How many babies are named Karen in Maryland?
In 2025, 6 babies were named Karen in Maryland. The most babies named Karen in Maryland in a single year was 808, in 1965.
What is the rank of Karen in Maryland?
Karen ranked 783rd among girls names in Maryland in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1961.
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.