Karin
Karin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkærɪn/ · /kəˈɹɪn/
Meaning and origin of Karin
- A female given name from Danish [in turn from Ancient Greek Αἰκατερῑ́νη (Aikaterī́nē)], variant of Karen.
Etymology
From Swedish Karin or Danish Karin, a medieval form of Katarina, ultimately from Ancient Greek Αἰκατερῑ́νη (Aikaterī́nē). See also Karen.
How popular is Karin?
Since 1880, 28,532 girls and 199 boys in the U.S. have been named Karin (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #276 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #3520 in 1968. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Karin
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Karin
Sister and brother names that share Karin's Danish roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Karin FAQ
What does the name Karin mean?
A female given name from Danish [in turn from Ancient Greek Αἰκατερῑ́νη (Aikaterī́nē)], variant of Karen. From Swedish Karin or Danish Karin, a medieval form of Katarina, ultimately from Ancient Greek Αἰκατερῑ́νη (Aikaterī́nē). See also Karen.
What is the origin of the name Karin?
Karin is listed as a name of Danish origin.
How popular is the name Karin?
Since 1880, 28,532 girls and 199 boys in the U.S. have been named Karin (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #276 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #3520 in 1968. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Karin a boy or girl name?
Karin is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 28,532 girls and 199 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.