Karyna
Feminine form of Greek name Kyrios meaning "lady."
Name Census estimates that about 830 living Americans carry the first name Karyna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Karyna today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Karyna births was 1997 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Karyna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Karyna with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
830
~ 1 in 412,957 Americans
Peak year
1997
42 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2023 SSA rank
#14,260
Tracked since 1974
Census
Karyna in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,053 people with the first name Karyna, which placed it at #11,984 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#11,984
National first-name rank
People counted
1.1K
1,053 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
59.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Karyna
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Karyna is Hispanic at 59.7%. The next largest groups are White (31.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Karyna described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Karyna at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino59.7% · 629
- White31.9% · 336
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.1% · 33
- Two or more races2.8% · 30
- Black or African American2.4% · 25
Popularity
Karyna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Karyna from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 289 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Karyna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Karyna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Karynas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Karyna, while New York, Florida, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 71 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Karyna
The name Karyna is of Slavic origin, derived from the Greek name Katarina, which itself is derived from the Greek word "katharos," meaning "pure" or "clear." The name Karyna is a diminutive form of Katarina, popular among various Slavic cultures, particularly in Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus.
The earliest recorded use of the name Karyna can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in ancient Slavic manuscripts and historical records. It was a popular name among noble families and was often associated with purity, innocence, and virtue.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Karyna was Saint Karyna of Novgorod, a Russian Orthodox saint who lived in the 13th century. She was revered for her piety and charitable works, and her name became a symbol of devotion and compassion.
In the 16th century, Karyna Svyatopolk, a member of the Svyatopolk noble family in Ukraine, gained recognition for her involvement in the religious and cultural affairs of her time. Her legacy as a patron of the arts and education contributed to the widespread popularity of the name Karyna among the Ukrainian nobility.
Another notable figure in history was Karyna Mikhailovna, a Russian noblewoman who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her diplomatic skills and played a significant role in strengthening political ties between Russia and neighboring countries.
In the 19th century, Karyna Pavlovna Bakunina, a Russian writer and activist, gained prominence for her literary works and her involvement in the revolutionary movement. Her name became associated with the ideals of freedom and social justice.
During the 20th century, Karyna Sokolova, a renowned Russian ballet dancer, rose to fame for her graceful performances and contributions to the art form. Her name became synonymous with elegance and artistic expression.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Karyna. While the name has its roots in Slavic cultures, it has since gained popularity in various parts of the world, transcending cultural boundaries and carrying with it a sense of purity and grace.
People
Karyna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Karyna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Karyna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Karyna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 830 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Karyna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 412,957 US residents.
Is Karyna a common name?
We classify Karyna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 852 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Karyna most popular?
The single biggest year for Karyna was 1997, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Karyna is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Karyna in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,053 people with the name Karyna, or 0.35 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #11,984 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Karyna in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Karyna?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Karyna appears almost entirely female. Of the 1,055 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Karyna?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Karyna is Hispanic at 59.7%. The next largest groups are White (31.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Karyna most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Karyna in the 2020 Census, accounting for 59.7% (629 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Karyna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Karyna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Karyna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Karyna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Karyna in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Karyna can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have the name Karyna?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.