Name comparison
John vs Karen
John is the more common of the two, with roughly 11.4x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | John | Karen |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 7,900,000 | 690,254 |
| Global rank | #4 | #48 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 1,013 | 1 in 11,590 |
| Origin | Hebrew | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Female (99.7%) |
| Countries with data | 2 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,626,987 | 690,254 |
How they differ
John has approximately 7.9M living bearers compared to 690k for Karen - a ratio of about 11.4x.
John originates from Hebrew (Yochanan - 'graced by God'). Karen originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is John or Karen more popular?
John is more popular worldwide, with approximately 7,900,000 estimated living bearers compared to 690,254 for Karen. That is roughly 11.4x more bearers of John.
What is the difference in origin between John and Karen?
John originates from Hebrew. Karen originates from unknown sources.
Are John and Karen used for the same gender?
John is 99.6% male, while Karen is 0.3% male.
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