Total births
12
Girls' name · since 1996
Karagen
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 12 babies named Karagen, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 12
- total births
- 1996–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Karagen is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 12 have been recorded since 1996.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Karagen has been recorded 12 times among girls since 1996, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2003.
- 12 total births
- 1996–2003 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
12 girls have been named Karagen since 1996, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2003.
- 12
- total births
- 1996–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Karagen was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
7 babies were named Karagen in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Karagen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Karagen's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2003, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Karagen at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1996
Karagen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2003
- Peak year (1996)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Karagen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Karagen's strongest decade.
7 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Karagen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
7 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 7 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karagen? ▼
Karagen has been given to 12 babies in the U.S. since 1996, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2003. 7 babies were born in 1996, its single highest year.
When was Karagen most popular? ▼
Karagen was most popular in the 1990s decade with 7 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
How long has the name Karagen been used? ▼
Karagen has been recorded in Social Security data since 1996, spanning 8 years of data through 2003.
What names are similar to Karagen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Karen, Kara, Karla, Karina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Karagen's data
- Karagen's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (7 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Karagen
Nearby Names Like Karagen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Karagen
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Kara Girl
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Karla Girl
#733 91,586 births
Karina Girl
#772 61,464 births
Kari Girl
#1843 59,696 births
Compare Karagen side by side: Karagen vs Karen Karagen vs Kara Karagen vs Karla
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1996–2003 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Karagen: Baby Name Since 1996 - 12 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/karagen. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Karagen draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.