Declining since 1994, #601 for girls today.
Popularity of Marina since 1886
Babies named Marina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 42 |
| 1900s | 78 |
| 1910s | 312 |
| 1920s | 582 |
| 1930s | 579 |
| 1940s | 988 |
| 1950s | 1,906 |
| 1960s | 3,199 |
| 1970s | 2,834 |
| 1980s | 4,165 |
| 1990s | 10,174 |
| 2000s | 7,515 |
| 2010s | 4,402 |
| 2020s | 2,727 |
Meaning & origin
Marina is a classic feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'of the sea'. It has been in consistent use in the United States since at least 1886, when it first appeared in Social Security records. The name reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking 601st that year with 1 in 3,294 baby girls receiving the name. Since then, its usage has been gradually declining, though it remains a well-established choice. Marina is most popular in Nevada, Washington, and Massachusetts, reflecting its appeal in coastal and culturally diverse states. The name's enduring charm lies in its melodic sound and universal recognition across many languages and cultures, making it a familiar yet distinctive option for parents seeking a name with maritime associations and international flair.
Marina is the feminine form of the Latin name Marinus, derived from 'mare' meaning 'sea'. It was borne by several early Christian saints, including Saint Marina the Great Martyr of Antioch (3rd-4th century) and Saint Marina of Aguas Santas (12th century). The name has been used across Europe for centuries, particularly in Italy, Spain, and Slavic countries, and became more widespread in the English-speaking world in the 20th century.
Where Marina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Marina” around the world
Where Marina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
50
babies in 2024
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rina, Mari, Ina, Marnie
Sibling names for Marina
Names that share Marina's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sofia, Elena, Valentina, Clara, Amelia, Tatiana, Carlina, Lorina, Rosita, Salina, Sirena, Stacia, Tierra, Daniele, Enedina, Kareena, Korina, Lovina, Marena, Nelida, Nereida, Perla, Sebrina, Teodora, Tijuana, Adrena, Andrena, Aneta, Azura, Berenise, Cerena, Cerina, Delphina, Dinora, Evita, Felina, Jolanda, Karinna, Katryna, Konstantina, Korinna, Larena, Melaina, Oceana, Oceanna, Raissa, Remonia, Sareena, Shelina, Terena, Terina, Terrina, Tomasina, Towana, Tristina, Almena, Cortina, Doreena, Eraina, Florena, Izadora, Kitrina, Korena, Maricel, Molina, Montina, Morena, Nautica, Nautika, Patina, Ragina, Sabrinia, Saprina, Seleena, Sereena, Serenna, Sevilla, Shell, Solymar, Subrena, Telena, Torina, Natina, Alleta, Alonia, Azuree, Belina, Benicia, Calena, Careen, Cartina, Casilda, Feliza, Francetta, Joleena, Larimar, Lorenia, Malibu, Ramira, Relena, Reneta, Riviera, Romonia, Rotunda, Saryna, Serrena, Silvina, Solena, Tarena, Tecla, Valina, Yianna
Brothers: Luca, Mateo, Julian, Adrian, Sebastian, Delmar, Homero, Cipriano, Erasmo, Eusebio, Ramone, Rudolfo, Serge, Triton, Dionisio, Octaviano, Admiral, Angelino, Commodore, Damacio, Delfino, Joncarlo, Marinus, Marvyn, Raimundo, Silvino, Tirso, Anchor, Delphin, Giomar, Lenardo, Mareo, Navarro, Rafel, Trevino
Names like Marina
Names whose popularity has moved with Marina's over the last 50 years.
