Karen vs William
Karen
Gender: boy
Origin: Danish
Meaning: Pure
Peak: 1956 (1.94%)
William
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Resolute protector
Peak: 1880 (8.05%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | Karen | William |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | - | 8.05% |
| 1890 | 0.01% | 6.26% |
| 1900 | - | 5.29% |
| 1910 | - | 4.24% |
| 1920 | - | 4.56% |
| 1930 | 0.01% | 4.19% |
| 1940 | 0.62% | 3.78% |
| 1950 | 1.37% | 3.34% |
| 1960 | 1.75% | 2.28% |
| 1970 | 0.91% | 2.04% |
| 1980 | 0.28% | 1.38% |
| 1990 | 0.13% | 1.16% |
| 2000 | 0.11% | 0.99% |
FAQ
Is Karen or William more popular?
William has historically been more popular. Karen peaked in 1956 while William peaked in 1880.
What do Karen and William mean?
Karen means "Pure" while William means "Resolute protector".