Karen Roeder

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Karen Roeder — pure
1.0 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Karen Roeder 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 Roeder: Amy Roeder, American politician and actress Bernard F. Roeder (1911–1971), Vice admiral in the United States Navy Charles Roeder (1848–1911), German-born British antiquarian Elke Christina Roeder (born 1966), German politician Emy Roeder (1890–1971), German sculptor Ernst Roeder (1862–1897), German writer and editor Everett Minster Roeder, American child prodigy and Nazi spy Glenn Roeder (1955–2021), English football manager Jason Roeder, American drummer Jorge Roeder (born 1980), Peruvian bassist and composer Kathryn Roeder, American statistician Klaus Roeder (born 1948), German musician and . 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: Roeder

English

Amy Roeder, American politician and actress Bernard F. Roeder (1911–1971), Vice admiral in the United States Navy Charles Roeder (1848–1911), German-born British antiquarian Elke Christina Roeder (born 1966), German politician Emy Roeder (1890–1971), German sculptor Ernst Roeder (1862–1897), German writer and editor Everett Minster Roeder, American child prodigy and Nazi spy Glenn Roeder (1955–2021), English football manager Jason Roeder, American drummer Jorge Roeder (born 1980), Peruvian bassist and composer Kathryn Roeder, American statistician Klaus Roeder (born 1948), German musician and .

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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 Roeder

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 Roeder:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

11
Personality Number

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

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 Roeder?
The surname Roeder originates from English. Amy Roeder, American politician and actress Bernard F. Roeder (1911–1971), Vice admiral in the United States Navy Charles Roeder (1848–1911), German-born British antiquarian Elke Christina Roeder (born 1966), German politician Emy Roeder (1890–1971), German sculptor Ernst Roeder (1862–1897), German writer and editor Everett Minster Roeder, American child prodigy and Nazi spy Glenn Roeder (1955–2021), English football manager Jason Roeder, American drummer Jorge Roeder (born 1980), Peruvian bassist and composer Kathryn Roeder, American statistician Klaus Roeder (born 1948), German musician and .
What are the origins of the name Karen Roeder?
The name Karen Roeder combines two different traditions: the first name Karen has Scandinavian roots, while the surname Roeder originates from English.
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