Caryn
Meaning
“A respelling of Karen, a Danish diminutive of Katherine.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Caryn peaked in the 1950s and the 1980s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
25 people · the #106,978 first name in Brazil · median age 31
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Caryn
People given the name Caryn in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1960 to 1989. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Caryn deep dive
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