Holding steady.
Popularity of Contrina since 1968
Babies named Contrina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 130 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Contrina is a rare given name that emerged in the United States during the late 1960s, first recorded in 1968. It reached its peak popularity in 1979, but even then it never broke into the top 1000 rankings. The name has remained consistently uncommon, with a trajectory described as stable in recent years. Due to its rarity, there are no top states where it is concentrated. Its etymology is unclear, but it likely follows a pattern of creative respelling or blending fashionable sounds from the mid-20th century, such as the 'con' prefix from Constance or Connor and the 'trina' suffix from Katrina or other names. Contrina's obscurity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique name.
Contrina first appears in U.S. birth records in the late 1960s, with no clear antecedent in established naming traditions. It may be a blend of the popular mid-20th century names Connie (a diminutive of Constance) and Trina (a short form of Katrina or similar names), or a purely phonetic invention. The name has never reached the top 1000, remaining a rare and idiosyncratic choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Connie, Trina, Coco, Rina
Sibling names for Contrina
Names that share Contrina's style, for a brother or sister.
