The nameKarin
Karin is the Scandinavian and German form of Catherine. In France it was mostly given in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Like Catherine, it is linked to the Greek katharos, "pure".
Origin
Greek, through Swedish and German.
History
Found in France since the late 1930s, Karin peaked around 1970, alongside Karine. It is no longer given.
Famous people named Karin
- Karin Viard, French actress
Popularity of the name Karin
Karin in France
Karin was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 745 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Karin. Its rise began around 1942, and it peaked in 1970. Half of all babies named Karin in France were born before 1969, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Karin in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Karin mean?
Like Catherine, it is linked to the Greek katharos, "pure".
What is the origin of the name Karin?
Greek, through Swedish and German.
Is Karin a girl's or a boy's name?
Karin is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Karin?
Variants and related names of Karin include Carine, Karina and Karine.
Who are famous people named Karin?
Karin Viard, French actress.