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Karon

Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Karon: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 1975.

The name Karon is a modern, primarily feminine given name, often considered a variant of Karen. Karen itself is the Danish form of Katherine, which traces back to the Greek *Aikaterinē*, a name of uncertain origin, traditionally linked to the Greek *katharos*, meaning "pure." Karon gained modest popularity in the English-speaking world in the 20th century, particularly as a phonetic spelling. There are no famously historical figures associated with Karon, though it shares roots with Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a 4th-century martyr. As a place connection, the name shares its etymological root with places like the Katherine region in Australia. Notably, in the American South, Karon has a folkloric association with the "Karon" or "caron" spelling as a distinct, informal variant of the more common Karen.