Girls name · New York
Karen in New York
Karen was the 1004th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 15 babies named Karen that year. Since 1917, New York families have named 88,448 babies Karen.
Popularity over time
Karen in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 | 694th |
| 1935 | 64 | 188th |
| 1950 | 2,200 | 10th |
| 1965 | 3,033 | 3rd |
| 1980 | 494 | 36th |
| 1995 | 176 | 125th |
| 2010 | 93 | 195th |
| 2025 | 15 | 1004th |
Its rank among girls names in New York fell from 694th in 1917 to 1004th in 2025.
The most babies named Karen in New York in a single year was 3,762, in 1957. Its best showing was 3rd 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 York?
Karen was the 1004th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 15 babies named Karen that year. Since 1917, New York families have named 88,448 babies Karen.
How many babies are named Karen in New York?
In 2025, 15 babies were named Karen in New York. The most babies named Karen in New York in a single year was 3,762, in 1957.
What is the rank of Karen in New York?
Karen ranked 1004th among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd 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.