Declining since 1997, #1,733 for girls today.
Popularity of Sarina since 1913
Babies named Sarina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 21 |
| 1920s | 21 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 143 |
| 1960s | 305 |
| 1970s | 847 |
| 1980s | 1,344 |
| 1990s | 2,256 |
| 2000s | 2,391 |
| 2010s | 1,579 |
| 2020s | 665 |
Meaning & origin
Sarina is a name that carries an air of royalty, whether through its Hebrew connection to Sarah, meaning 'princess,' or its Slavic interpretation as 'queen.' First recorded in the United States in 1913, it saw its peak popularity in 1996, when it reached its highest rank. Since 1997, its usage has been on a gradual decline, yet it remains a distinctive choice. The name has been most commonly found in New York, California, and Illinois, reflecting a diverse geographic appeal. Sarina's trajectory shows a steady decline in recent decades, but it retains a classic, cross-cultural charm that appeals to parents seeking a name with depth and elegance.
Sarina is a name with multiple possible origins. It is often considered a variant of Sarah, the biblical name meaning 'princess' in Hebrew. Alternatively, it may derive from the Slavic word 'sarina', meaning 'queen', making it a cognate of Sarah in a different language family. The name has been used in various cultures, including English-speaking countries, where it emerged as a given name in the early 20th century. Its parallel forms exist across Eastern and Western Europe.
Where Sarina 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.
“Sarina” around the world
Where Sarina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sari, Rina, Sara
Sibling names for Sarina
Names that share Sarina's style, for a brother or sister.
