If your name is Karen, you may be saddened to discover the once-popular girl's name is set to become extinct in just a few years. Or on the flipside, perhaps you're ecstatic that your name has suddenly become a little more unusualand rare. Oh and don't have a flock of mum's in the park shouting 'KARENNNN!' after their mischevious toddler attempts to wander.
Yep, the name Karen is set to become extinct, as mums are no longer choosing the girl's name for their little one.
According to research, people just aren't naming their little ones Karen anymore and the moniker has become unpopular with new mothers.
Other names that have become unpopular in 2018 are Alexa (Amazon's digital assistant) and Felicia (because of the viral meme. 'BYE FELICIA!').
Even Ryan is becoming an unpopular choice due to its connotations with budget airline Ryanair.
REVEALED: The full list of unpopular names in 2018:
The name Karen is short for 'Katherine' and means 'pure'. It was one of the top 10 names for girls born in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, peaking as the 3rd most popular girl's name in 1965.
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