Caryn
Caryn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Caryn
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
A 20th-century spelling variant of Karen.
How popular is Caryn?
Since 1880, 12,182 girls in the U.S. have been named Caryn. Its highest rank for girls was #421 in 1965. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Caryn
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Caryn
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Caryn FAQ
What does the name Caryn mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. A 20th-century spelling variant of Karen.
What is the origin of the name Caryn?
Caryn is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Caryn?
Since 1880, 12,182 girls in the U.S. have been named Caryn. Its highest rank for girls was #421 in 1965. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Caryn a boy or girl name?
Caryn is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 12,182 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.