Pure or dear
Carin is a Swedish variant of Karin, which itself is a Scandinavian diminutive of Katherine. It ultimately derives from the Greek word 'katharos', meaning pure, though it is also frequently associated with the Latin 'carus' meaning dear or beloved.
About 6 boys were named Carin in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Swedish professional golfer
Famous 19th-century Swedish milkmaid known as the Beautiful Dalkulla
Emmy-winning television writer and producer
