Keren
How to say it: KER-uhn · /ˈkɛrən/
From Hebrew 'keren' meaning 'horn, ray of light' - Biblical name (Keren-Happuch) still used in Israel.
Keren was the 1,936th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 66 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 44% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #2,993 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,936 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 66 |
| Share of births | 1 in 50,232 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −44% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,993 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,359 among girls’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Keren peaked in the 2010s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Keren is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #1,359 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Keren
- Keren Ann (born 1974)Israeli-Dutch singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and audio engineer
- Keren Peles (born 1979)Israeli singer
- Keren Mor (born 1964)Israeli actress and comedian
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