Careen
Girl name · 5 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Careen: 5 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 1980.
Careen is a name with several possible roots, most often seen as a variant of Carina, from the Latin *carīna* meaning “keel” of a ship, or as a phonetic spelling of the Danish short form Karen, itself a version of Katherine. It may also draw on the Irish name Cara, meaning “friend.” While not widely borne by famous figures, Careen Yapp is a Scottish contemporary dancer and choreographer known for her work with the Scottish Ballet. The name shares its root with the Italian port city of Carrara, famed for its marble, though no direct place name stems from the personal name. Its soft, flowing sound also echoes the French *corinne* and the English Corinne, giving it a quietly elegant feel that has seen occasional use in Scotland since the 1970s.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19805 babies
- Latest (1980)
- #4365 babies
- Total births
- 5since 1980
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y