Karen vs. Sharon: which name is older?
The average Karen is 63 and the average Sharon is 68, so Sharon is the older name, by about 5 years.
Karen
Sharon
When was each name popular?
Sharon peaked first, in 1947 (after World War II). Karen peaked in 1957, 10 years later.
Which name is more common?
There are about 790,000 Karens and about 530,000 Sharons alive in the US, so there are about 48% more Karens than Sharons.
Boys or girls?
Both are girls' names: over 99% of living Karens and over 99% of living Sharons are women.
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Karen or Sharon: questions
Which is older, Karen or Sharon?
The average Karen is 63 and the average Sharon is 68, so Sharon is the older name, by about 5 years.
How old is the average Karen?
The average Karen in the US is 63; half of all living Karens are between 58 and 72.
How old is the average Sharon?
The average Sharon in the US is 68; half of all living Sharons are between 62 and 77.
Which is more common, Karen or Sharon?
There are about 790,000 Karens and about 530,000 Sharons alive in the US, so there are about 48% more Karens than Sharons.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). How we calculate this