Holding steady.
Popularity of Pina since 1890
Babies named Pina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1971, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Pina's real moment was 1890.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 15 |
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 55 |
| 1920s | 68 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 19 |
| 1960s | 77 |
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Pina is a rare feminine name with Italian and Spanish roots, first recorded in the United States in 1890. Its meaning is uncertain, but it likely started as a short form of longer names like Giuseppina or Serafina. The name has never broken into the top 1,000 rankings; its peak year was 1890, and its trajectory has been stable with minimal usage since. With no recorded bearers in recent decades, Pina remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with European flair. The data shows it has been used for girls exclusively, and it has not been associated with any top states, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency occurrence.
Pina is primarily used as a feminine given name in Italian and Spanish contexts. It likely originated as a short form of names such as Giuseppina (Italian for Josephine) or Serafina, or as a diminutive from the Italian word 'pina' meaning 'pine cone.' Its use as an independent name has been sporadic, with early records in the United States appearing in the 1890s, possibly brought by Italian immigrants. The name has never achieved widespread popularity and remains uncommon.
Sibling names for Pina
Names that share Pina's style, for a brother or sister.
