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Kayrene

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kayrene: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1990.

Kayrene is a modern invented name, likely a graceful blend of the popular "Kay" prefix (itself often a short form of Katherine, meaning "pure") with the melodic "-rene" ending found in names like Irene (Greek for "peace") or Doreen (of Irish origin, meaning "sullen" or "brooding"). This makes Kayrene an appealingly contemporary choice with a soft, lyrical sound, though it has no long historical roots. It has been used sparingly in Scotland since the late 20th century, perhaps influenced by the similar-sounding Kerri or Karen. The name carries no widely known famous bearers or specific place connections, but its construction follows the trend of combining familiar name elements to create something fresh and distinctly personal for a new generation.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
19903 babies
Latest (1990)
#6153 babies
Total births
3since 1990
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1990 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).