Girls name · Pennsylvania
Karen in Pennsylvania
Karen was the 788th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 12 babies named Karen that year. Since 1929, Pennsylvania families have named 65,917 babies Karen.
Popularity over time
Karen in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 7 | 555th |
| 1944 | 972 | 15th |
| 1957 | 3,148 | 3rd |
| 1971 | 932 | 14th |
| 1984 | 150 | 94th |
| 1998 | 31 | 316th |
| 2011 | 28 | 389th |
| 2025 | 12 | 788th |
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania fell from 555th in 1929 to 788th in 2025.
The most babies named Karen in Pennsylvania in a single year was 3,148, 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 Pennsylvania?
Karen was the 788th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 12 babies named Karen that year. Since 1929, Pennsylvania families have named 65,917 babies Karen.
How many babies are named Karen in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Karen in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Karen in Pennsylvania in a single year was 3,148, in 1957.
What is the rank of Karen in Pennsylvania?
Karen ranked 788th among girls names in Pennsylvania 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.