Declining since 1987.
Popularity of Larina since 1950
Babies named Larina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 134 |
| 1980s | 117 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s | 14 |
Meaning & origin
Larina is a rare and melodic name in the United States, with first recorded use in 1950. Though it never entered the top 1000, it saw a modest peak in 1974, the year it was used most. Since 1987, the name has been on a falling trajectory, and it has no rank in the latest year 2025, indicating very few births annually. Its usage is so minimal that no top states have been recorded. The name likely draws from the more familiar Larissa, a Greek name, or may be a modern invention. Parents who choose Larina are often drawn to its lyrical sound and uncommon status.
The name Larina is most likely a modern creation, perhaps inspired by names like Larissa (from the Greek city Larissa or the mythological sea nymph) or by the Latin 'Larin' (a small town). It may also have arisen as a feminine form of the Russian surname Larin. Its use in the United States has been sporadic since the 1950s, with a peak of popularity in 1974, but it has remained rare overall.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lari, Rina, Lala
Sibling names for Larina
Names that share Larina's style, for a brother or sister.
