The nameKarine
Karine is a French form of Karin, the Scandinavian Katherine.
- Girl's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Karine comes from Karin, from Katarina, from the Greek Aikaterine.
Origin
French, from Scandinavian.
History
Karine was a popular name in France in the 1970s. In the United States it reached 1538th place in 1966.
Popularity of the name Karine
Karine in the United States
Karine was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 209 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Karine. Its rise began around 1925, and it peaked in 1966. Half of all babies named Karine in the United States were born before 1983, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Karine in France
Karine was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 82,040 births over the decade, 68% of all recorded babies named Karine. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 1972. Half of all babies named Karine in France were born before 1974, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Karine in Norway
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Karine mean?
Karine comes from Karin, from Katarina, from the Greek Aikaterine.
What is the origin of the name Karine?
French, from Scandinavian.
Is Karine a girl's or a boy's name?
Karine is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Karine?
Variants and related names of Karine include Carine, Catherine and Karin.