John vs Karen
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Karen
Gender: boy
Origin: Danish
Meaning: Pure
Peak: 1956 (1.94%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | John | Karen |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 8.15% | - |
| 1890 | 7.10% | 0.01% |
| 1900 | 6.06% | - |
| 1910 | 5.49% | - |
| 1920 | 5.17% | - |
| 1930 | 4.64% | 0.01% |
| 1940 | 4.62% | 0.62% |
| 1950 | 4.37% | 1.37% |
| 1960 | 3.51% | 1.75% |
| 1970 | 3.07% | 0.91% |
| 1980 | 1.90% | 0.28% |
| 1990 | 1.35% | 0.13% |
| 2000 | 0.96% | 0.11% |
FAQ
Is John or Karen more popular?
John has historically been more popular. John peaked in 1880 while Karen peaked in 1956.
What do John and Karen mean?
John means "God is gracious" while Karen means "Pure".