Carina
A female given name from Latin occasionally used in English.
Every Carina since 1914 — 16,529 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Carina
Carina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,572 in 2025 with 134 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 16,529 American babies have been named Carina. Its peak came in 1995, when 694 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Carina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Carina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 134 | #1,572 | — | — |
| 2024 | 147 | #1,484 | — | — |
| 2023 | 156 | #1,430 | — | — |
| 2022 | 166 | #1,381 | — | — |
| 2021 | 169 | #1,328 | — | — |
| 2020 | 164 | #1,343 | — | — |
| 2019 | 239 | #1,061 | — | — |
| 2018 | 236 | #1,075 | — | — |
| 2017 | 236 | #1,076 | — | — |
| 2016 | 245 | #1,064 | — | — |
| 2015 | 248 | #1,065 | — | — |
| 2014 | 254 | #1,027 | — | — |
| 2013 | 232 | #1,068 | — | — |
| 2012 | 225 | #1,098 | — | — |
| 2011 | 230 | #1,071 | — | — |
| 2010 | 271 | #948 | — | — |
| 2009 | 314 | #876 | — | — |
| 2008 | 308 | #901 | — | — |
| 2007 | 334 | #850 | — | — |
| 2006 | 308 | #864 | — | — |
| 2005 | 363 | #741 | — | — |
| 2004 | 363 | #731 | — | — |
| 2003 | 401 | #663 | — | — |
| 2002 | 386 | #654 | — | — |
| 2001 | 415 | #607 | — | — |
| 2000 | 460 | #567 | — | — |
| 1995 | 689 | #383 | 5 | #9,059 |
| 1990 | 436 | #544 | 8 | #5,907 |
| 1985 | 256 | #691 | — | — |
| 1980 | 218 | #759 | — | — |
| 1975 | 101 | #1,147 | — | — |
| 1970 | 76 | #1,370 | — | — |
| 1965 | 23 | #2,550 | — | — |
| 1960 | 17 | #2,997 | — | — |
| 1955 | 7 | #4,795 | — | — |
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Famous people named Carina
- Carina Lau Actor · b. 1965
- Carina Vogt Skier · b. 1992
- Carina Witthöft Tennis player · b. 1995
- Carina Bär Athlete · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Carina mean?
A female given name from Latin occasionally used in English.
How popular is the name Carina in 2025?
Carina ranked #1,572 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 134 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Carina?
16,529 babies have been named Carina in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Carina most popular?
Carina peaked in 1995, when 694 newborns received the name.
Is Carina a boy or girl name?
Carina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Carina rising or falling?
Carina is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Carina?
Well-known people named Carina include Carina Lau (actor), Carina Vogt (skier), Carina Witthöft (tennis player).