Karen is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #2440 in 2025 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 76 births ranking #417. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 85.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 23,026 girls born was named Karen. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.