gender neutral
Karin
pure
About Karin
Striking the perfect balance between familiarity and distinction, Karin embodies accessible sophistication. The name's crisp sound creates immediate clarity when spoken, ensuring effortless recognition across diverse linguistic backgrounds.
Its streamlined structure combines professional seriousness with approachable warmth, adapting seamlessly to various social contexts throughout life.
The name's European heritage carries cultural depth without limiting its contemporary appeal, making it equally suitable for traditional and progressive families.
Individuals named Karin often develop remarkable versatility, demonstrating adaptability across creative and analytical pursuits.
The name's understated confidence supports natural leadership qualities that emerge without overwhelming others.
Its timeless quality transcends specific decades or trends, remaining consistently relevant rather than tethered to particular eras.
The subtle strength embedded in the name's consonants balances beautifully with the softness of its vowels, reflecting a personality that can demonstrate both determination and compassion as circumstances require.
Popularity of the Name Karin
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | #924 | |||
| 1937 | #712 | |||
| 1938 | #684 | |||
| 1939 | #651 | |||
| 1940 | #616 | |||
| 1941 | #509 | |||
| 1942 | #343 | |||
| 1943 | #480 | |||
| 1944 | #503 | |||
| 1945 | #555 | |||
| 1946 | #475 | |||
| 1947 | #411 | #198 | ||
| 1948 | #367 | #263 | ||
| 1949 | #420 | |||
| 1950 | #422 | |||
| 1951 | #377 | |||
| 1952 | #377 | |||
| 1953 | #386 | |||
| 1954 | #362 | #248 | ||
| 1955 | #349 | |||
| 1956 | #324 | #291 | ||
| 1957 | #345 | #235 | ||
| 1958 | #356 | #270 | ||
| 1959 | #355 | #309 | ||
| 1960 | #358 | #260 | ||
| 1961 | #352 | #277 | ||
| 1962 | #326 | #266 | ||
| 1963 | #310 | #256 | ||
| 1964 | #310 | #224 | #251 | |
| 1965 | #290 | #232 | #311 | |
| 1966 | #296 | #253 | #365 | |
| 1967 | #276 | #280 | #302 | |
| 1968 | #278 | #276 | ||
| 1969 | #280 | #270 | ||
| 1970 | #278 | #489 | ||
| 1971 | #307 | #279 | ||
| 1972 | #340 | #264 | #321 | |
| 1973 | #337 | #477 | ||
| 1974 | #373 | #387 | ||
| 1975 | #403 | |||
| 1976 | #434 | #462 | ||
| 1977 | #427 | #498 | ||
| 1978 | #470 | |||
| 1979 | #557 | #580 | ||
| 1980 | #552 | |||
| 1981 | #590 | |||
| 1982 | #608 | |||
| 1983 | #710 | |||
| 1984 | #643 | |||
| 1985 | #830 | |||
| 1986 | #799 | |||
| 1987 | #875 | |||
| 1988 | #942 | |||
| 1989 | #961 | |||
| 2000 | #597 | |||
| 1991 | #840 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Karin
Names Similar to Karin
Nicknames for Karin
- Kar
- Kari
- Rin
- Rina
- Kiki
