Girls name · Ohio
Karen in Ohio
Karen was the 841st most popular girls name in Ohio in 2025, with 11 babies named Karen that year. Since 1931, Ohio families have named 60,539 babies Karen.
Popularity over time
Karen in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 9 | 393rd |
| 1944 | 1,255 | 10th |
| 1958 | 2,427 | 2nd |
| 1971 | 666 | 23rd |
| 1984 | 149 | 84th |
| 1997 | 37 | 278th |
| 2011 | 17 | 575th |
| 2025 | 11 | 841st |
Its rank among girls names in Ohio fell from 393rd in 1931 to 841st in 2025.
The most babies named Karen in Ohio in a single year was 2,708, in 1956. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1957.
Across the country, Karen reached its best rank of #1 in California (1960). See Karen in every state →
How popular is Karen in Ohio?
Karen was the 841st most popular girls name in Ohio in 2025, with 11 babies named Karen that year. Since 1931, Ohio families have named 60,539 babies Karen.
How many babies are named Karen in Ohio?
In 2025, 11 babies were named Karen in Ohio. The most babies named Karen in Ohio in a single year was 2,708, in 1956.
What is the rank of Karen in Ohio?
Karen ranked 841st among girls names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1957.
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.