Karn
Pronunciation: [ k-AHRN ]
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Meaning & Origin
Karn is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AHRN.
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Karn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 158 babies have been named Karn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,588 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,588
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Karn
Karn is a girl name .
Is Karn a boy or girl name? Karn is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,588 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #41,408. Karn is more commonly used as a girl name.
Karn is currently ranked #36,588 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Karn include Karla, Karsyn, Karina, Kara, Karter . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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