Karene
Karene is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,022 in the US, popular nicknames include Kar, Kay, and Karie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Karene is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Karene often also consider Estefanita, Druzella, Mariena .
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Historical Record
Karene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 344 babies have been named Karene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,022 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,022
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Karene
Karene is a girl name .
Karene is currently ranked #38,022 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karene include Kar, Kay, Karie, and Kareie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Karene include Karen, Karely, Kareli . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis