Girl · #11,780 in 2026

Careen

Careening is a method of gaining access to the hull of a sailing vessel without the use of a dry dock. It is used for cleaning or repairing the hull. Before ship's hulls were protected from marine growth by fastening copper sheets over the surface of the hull, fouling by this growth would seriously affect the sailing qualities of a ship, causing a large amount of drag.

  • English
Current Rank
#11,780
Peak Rank
#4,264 (1962)
Total Babies
213
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1936
First Year
1993
Last Year
1962
Peak Year
#4264
Peak Rank
213
Total Count
33
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Careen

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Careening is a method of gaining access to the hull of a sailing vessel without the use of a dry dock. It is used for cleaning or repairing the hull. Before ship's hulls were protected from marine growth by fastening copper sheets over the surface of the hull, fouling by this growth would seriously affect the sailing qualities of a ship, causing a large amount of drag.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • English
Etymology
The term, and similar terms in French, Spanish and Italian, derive from the term for a ship's keel — carène (French), carena (Spanish), carena (Italian). These come from the Latin term for keel, carīna .

The Story of Careen

Careen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1936, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1962, when 10 Careens were born — ranking #4,264 that year. As of 2026, Careen ranks #11,780 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 213 Careens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

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Variants & Related Forms of Careen

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Careen. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Names that sound like Careen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Careen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Careen

What does the name Careen mean?
Careening is a method of gaining access to the hull of a sailing vessel without the use of a dry dock. It is used for cleaning or repairing the hull. Before ship's hulls were protected from marine growth by fastening copper sheets over the surface of the hull, fouling by this growth would seriously affect the sailing qualities of a ship, causing a large amount of drag.
What is the origin of the name Careen?
Careen has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: English.
How popular is Careen in 2026?
In 2026, Careen ranks #11,780 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Careen most popular?
Careen reached its peak popularity in 1962, ranking #4,264 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Careen a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Careen is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Careen?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Careen include Wade, Aritha, Lucita. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.
What are nicknames or variants of Careen?
Common variants and related forms of Careen include Carreen. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

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About the name Careen

Careen is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1936 and has accumulated 213 births in the dataset. Careen's peak popularity came in 1962 when it ranked #4,264. Use the chart and map above to compare Careen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.