Total births
654
Girls' name · since 1941
Koreen
Koreen has 654 recorded births since 1941 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1969 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 654
- total births
- 1941–2006
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Koreen sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 654 recorded since 1941.
Social Security Administration records show Koreen recorded 654 times among girls since 1941, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1941 to 2006.
- 654 total births
- 1941–2006 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
654 girls have been named Koreen since 1941, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2006.
- 654
- total births
- 1941–2006
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Koreen was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
28 babies were named Koreen in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Koreen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Koreen's full recorded timeline at 1969, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1941, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1969 peak of 28 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Koreen at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1941
Koreen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1941–2006
- Peak year (1969)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Koreen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Koreen's strongest decade.
219 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Koreen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 32
1940s
32 births
- 1950s
1950s
116 births
- 1960s
1960s
219 births
- 1970s
1970s
194 births
- 1980s 62
1980s
62 births
- 1990s 26
1990s
26 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 219 births (33% of all-time use).
How Koreen compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Koreen's total volume
Koreen vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Koreen by state
Where Koreen concentrates geographically, total births since 1941
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 16 | 2.4% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Koreen's total US births 2.4%
Even split
16 of 654 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Koreen? ▼
654 babies have been named Koreen since 1941. It was last recorded in 2006. The peak year was 1969 with 28 births.
When was Koreen most popular? ▼
Koreen was most popular in the 1960s decade with 219 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Where is Koreen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Koreen are California (16 births), Michigan (5 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Koreen been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Koreen since 1941 -- 66 years through the most recent 2006 data.
What names are similar to Koreen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kori, Kora, Kortney, Korina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Koreen's data
- Koreen's decade-level peak was the 1960s (219 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Koreens (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Koreen
Nearby Names Like Koreen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Koreen
Kori Girl
#894 14,822 births
Kora Girl
#489 9,541 births
Kortney Girl
5,313 births
Korina Girl
#5186 2,605 births
Korie Girl
#4698 2,496 births
Compare Koreen side by side: Koreen vs Kori Koreen vs Kora Koreen vs Kortney
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1941–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Koreen: Baby Name Since 1941 - 654 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/koreen. 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 Koreen 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.