Carin
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Carin
Carin looks like Carina but sounds like Karen, which is a big drawback these days when Karen is a not-flattering sobriquet for a bossy middle-aged woman. Better to lengthen it to Carina or shorten it to Cara.
Carin for boys#10902 US
Carin as a masculine name is quite uncommon, as it is traditionally used as a feminine name in most cultures. The feminine Carin originated as a Swedish variant of Karin, which itself is a Scandinavian form of Katherine, meaning 'pure.' In some contexts, Carin might be used as a masculine name in certain cultural settings or as a family surname repurposed as a first name. When used for boys, it may be pronounced differently or represent a cultural tradition not widely known in English-speaking countries. The masculine usage remains quite rare in global naming patterns, making it a highly distinctive choice for a boy. Its sound resembles more common masculine names like Caden or Corbin.
Pronounced KAR-in.
As of October 2026, Carin ranked #14688 in US births in 2016 SSA, peaked at #799 in 1970.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #4,877 | 20 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #4,474 | 23 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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