Karen Edington

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Karen Edington — pure
1.0 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Karen Edington is a name that combines Scandinavian origins. The first name Karen is a feminine given name of Scandinavian origin. Scandinavian form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine. Very popular in Scandinavia and in English-speaking countries from the 1950s. The surname Edington: Eddington Varmah, Liberian politician Arthur Eddington, English astronomer Eddington (surname), people with the surname Battle of Edington, decisive victory by Alfred the Great Eddington (film), 2025 neo-Western thriller film by Ari Aster Eddington (horse), American thoroughbred racehorse Named after Sir Arthur Eddington Eddington (crater), on the Moon Eddington (spacecraft), a cancelled ESA mission to search for extrasolar planets Eddington luminosity or Eddington limit, relating to the maximum mass of a star Eddington Medal, awarded by the Royal Astronomical Society Eddington number, the num. Karen is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.0 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Karen reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Karen

Meaning: pure

Scandinavian

Scandinavian form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine. Very popular in Scandinavia and in English-speaking countries from the 1950s.

Surname: Edington

English

Eddington Varmah, Liberian politician Arthur Eddington, English astronomer Eddington (surname), people with the surname Battle of Edington, decisive victory by Alfred the Great Eddington (film), 2025 neo-Western thriller film by Ari Aster Eddington (horse), American thoroughbred racehorse Named after Sir Arthur Eddington Eddington (crater), on the Moon Eddington (spacecraft), a cancelled ESA mission to search for extrasolar planets Eddington luminosity or Eddington limit, relating to the maximum mass of a star Eddington Medal, awarded by the Royal Astronomical Society Eddington number, the num.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Karen is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
Sweden 14%
Norway 10%
Denmark 7%
United Kingdom 22%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Karen by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Karen Edington

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Karen Edington:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Karen?
The first name Karen originates from Scandinavian. Scandinavian form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine. Very popular in Scandinavia and in English-speaking countries from the 1950s.
When was Karen most popular?
The name Karen reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Edington?
The surname Edington originates from English. Eddington Varmah, Liberian politician Arthur Eddington, English astronomer Eddington (surname), people with the surname Battle of Edington, decisive victory by Alfred the Great Eddington (film), 2025 neo-Western thriller film by Ari Aster Eddington (horse), American thoroughbred racehorse Named after Sir Arthur Eddington Eddington (crater), on the Moon Eddington (spacecraft), a cancelled ESA mission to search for extrasolar planets Eddington luminosity or Eddington limit, relating to the maximum mass of a star Eddington Medal, awarded by the Royal Astronomical Society Eddington number, the num.
What are the origins of the name Karen Edington?
The name Karen Edington combines two different traditions: the first name Karen has Scandinavian roots, while the surname Edington originates from English.
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