Karyn
Karyn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Karyn
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
A 20th-century spelling variant of Karen.
How popular is Karyn?
Since 1880, 14,135 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Karyn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #395 in 1964. Its highest rank for boys was #8569 in 1989. 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 Karyn
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Karyn
Sister and brother names that share Karyn's Greek roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Karyn FAQ
What does the name Karyn mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. A 20th-century spelling variant of Karen.
What is the origin of the name Karyn?
Karyn is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Karyn?
Since 1880, 14,135 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Karyn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #395 in 1964. Its highest rank for boys was #8569 in 1989. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Karyn a boy or girl name?
Karyn is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 14,135 girls and 5 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.