Karyn
Pronunciation: [ k-AR-ihn ]
Karyn is a girl baby name. Ranked #23,434 in the US, popular nicknames include Kar, Kay, and Karie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Karyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 13,113 babies have been named Karyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karyn is past its peak , currently ranked #23,434 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,434
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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Karyn is also used as a boy name, ranked #36226.
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About the Name Karyn
Karyn is a girl name .
Is Karyn a boy or girl name? Karyn is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,434 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #36,226. Karyn is more commonly used as a girl name.
Karyn is currently ranked #23,434 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karyn include Kar, Kay, and Karie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis