US births per decade — source: Social Security Administration
Karen is predominantly a female name in the United States, reaching peak popularity in the 1960s. There are approximately 800,000 people named Karen in the US today.
The name Karen's root letters are KRN.
The letter R is the classic icon of all things romantic, racy, randy, ravishing and robust and the letter K is the predicator of physical action. Even though both these letters are symbols of positive energy, it must also be mentioned that the letter N is the herald of all things negative (as in the words; no, not, never, nyet, nada, nothing and naught). Chances are, when you really get to know one of these vital and unpretentious spirits you can expect to also encounter someone beset by bouts of pessimism and self-doubt. Interestingly, the name Karena has recently become the very definition of a desirable woman -- as witnessed by a number of ‘nu-skool’ lexicons listing the following entry: karena: n. a pretty girl. ("She is such a karena").
Karens don’t derive their undeniable popularity from being soft and cuddly; these are women who make their mark by being up-front and forthright. And while those who bear KRN names hardly ever display open aggression, there’s a powerful bite to their disposition that manifests in an extraordinarily acerbic tongue. Still, the true essence of the KRN is that of a kind and nurturing spirit that reveals itself in the way they wrap themselves in their closely-knit circle of friends.
Though you'll never find them advertising it publicly, Karens have a powerful inner drive that is quietly put to use in their careers. Like most people whose names begin with the letter K, the KRN isn’t going to be the wealthiest woman on the block, but she really won’t give a hoot as long as her work is intellectually and emotionally satisfying. Karens are drawn to jobs that offer a level of creativity, and though she has no problem interacting with others, she’ll usually choose to work alone or in small groups.
Friends of the KRN, once allowed to get past her initial barriers, will get a kick out of her unadulterated honesty. These are not women who hide behind superficial small talk or mince words when the time comes for honest intervention. This is tough love at its most intelligent and you’ll never have to worry that she’s hiding her true feelings on a touchy subject.
Karens are fiercely loyal when they’re in intimate relationships; but it’s usually an all or nothing situation. Unless they are completely certain about their partner’s intentions they find it difficult to loosen up. For this reason, many promising relationships simply fail to take root. Perhaps it’s their tendency to intellectualize their feelings -- rather than allowing nature to take its course -- but sometimes it’s just a symptom of underlying self-doubt. So if you’re just looking for a good time, pass her by. But if it’s lifelong companionship you have in mind, throw away your little black book and hang on for all you’re worth.
