Holding steady.
Popularity of Carrina since 1972
Babies named Carrina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 78 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Carrina is a rare, modern feminine name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1972. Its usage peaked in 1995, when it was given to a small number of girls, and has remained stable since, with little fluctuation in annual counts. The name never reached the top 1,000 rankings, reflecting its niche appeal. The trajectory shows consistent but infrequent use, suggesting a name chosen for personal or stylistic reasons rather than following broad trends. No top states recorded notable concentrations, further indicating its scattered adoption.
Carrina appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by adding the feminine suffix -ina to the name Carr or a variant of Carol/Cara. It may also be an anglicized spelling of the Irish name Cáirín, a diminutive of Cáir 'little friend' or 'darling', or a variation of Corinne, derived from the Greek korē 'maiden'. The name first appeared in the United States in 1972 and reached a modest peak in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cara, Rina, Carrie
Sibling names for Carrina
Names that share Carrina's style, for a brother or sister.
