Karine
4 countries#3079 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Karine was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
121,134 births recorded 1939–2022 · currently #3079 · peaked in 1972 with 11,671 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Pas-de-Calais, Seine-Maritime, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,212 births recorded 1917–2025 · currently #13208 · peaked in 1966 with 53 births
Most common in: California, New York, Illinois, New Jersey, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
35 births recorded 1979–2008 · peaked in 1979 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
23 births recorded 1979–1994 · peaked in 1979 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
12 births recorded 1996–2008 · peaked in 1996 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Karine’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #634 | — |
| 2004 | #706 | ↓72 |
| 2005 | #775 | ↓69 |
| 2006 | #876 | ↓101 |
| 2007 | #1041 | ↓165 |
| 2008 | #1480 | ↓439 |
| 2009 | #1336 | ↑144 |
| 2010 | #1324 | ↑12 |
| 2011 | #1503 | ↓179 |
| 2012 | #1935 | ↓432 |
| 2013 | #2063 | ↓128 |
| 2014 | #2375 | ↓312 |
| 2015 | #2769 | ↓394 |
| 2016 | #2021 | ↑748 |
| 2017 | #2222 | ↓201 |
| 2018 | #3591 | ↓1369 |
| 2019 | #3346 | ↑245 |
| 2020 | #3606 | ↓260 |
| 2021 | #3299 | ↑307 |
| 2022 | #3079 | ↑220 |
Frequently asked questions about Karine
Is Karine a popular name?
Yes — Karine currently ranks #3079 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Karine more common for boys or girls?
Karine is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Karine most popular?
Karine peaked in 1972 in France, with 11,671 recorded births that year.
Is Karine rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Karine’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1026 in 1939 to #3079 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Karine?
At least 122,381 babies have been recorded with the name Karine across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Karine popular in more than one country?
Yes — Karine appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, Scotland, England & Wales.