Girls name · New Jersey
Karen in New Jersey
Karen was the 1090th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 6 babies named Karen that year. Since 1915, New Jersey families have named 34,449 babies Karen.
Popularity over time
Karen in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 | 313th |
| 1944 | 364 | 18th |
| 1958 | 1,430 | 5th |
| 1971 | 589 | 7th |
| 1985 | 118 | 68th |
| 1998 | 55 | 163rd |
| 2012 | 36 | 226th |
| 2025 | 6 | 1090th |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey fell from 313th in 1915 to 1090th in 2025.
The most babies named Karen in New Jersey in a single year was 1,439, in 1957. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1965.
Across the country, Karen reached its best rank of #1 in California (1960). See Karen in every state →
How popular is Karen in New Jersey?
Karen was the 1090th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 6 babies named Karen that year. Since 1915, New Jersey families have named 34,449 babies Karen.
How many babies are named Karen in New Jersey?
In 2025, 6 babies were named Karen in New Jersey. The most babies named Karen in New Jersey in a single year was 1,439, in 1957.
What is the rank of Karen in New Jersey?
Karen ranked 1090th among girls names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1965.
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.