Name comparison
James vs Karen
James is the more common of the two, with roughly 12.8x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | James | Karen |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 8,807,695 | 690,254 |
| Global rank | #2 | #48 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 908 | 1 in 11,590 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.5%) | Female (99.7%) |
| Countries with data | 11 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,808,572 | 690,254 |
How they differ
James has approximately 8.8M living bearers compared to 690k for Karen - a ratio of about 12.8x.
James originates from Hebrew (supplanter; from Ya'aqov (Jacob)); English (anglicized form of Iacomus, the Late Latin form of Greek Iakobos). Karen originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is James or Karen more popular?
James is more popular worldwide, with approximately 8,807,695 estimated living bearers compared to 690,254 for Karen. That is roughly 12.8x more bearers of James.
What is the difference in origin between James and Karen?
James originates from Hebrew, English. Karen originates from unknown sources.
Are James and Karen used for the same gender?
James is 99.5% male, while Karen is 0.3% male.
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