Karina
A female given name from Ancient Greek of modern usage, a form of Karin (Catherine) long used in Scandinavia, or from Carina.
Every Karina since 1956 — 61,717 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Karina
Karina is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #750 in 2025 with 363 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 61,717 American babies have been named Karina. Its peak came in 1995, when 3,001 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Karina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Karina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 363 | #750 | — | — |
| 2024 | 365 | #773 | — | — |
| 2023 | 370 | #762 | — | — |
| 2022 | 421 | #701 | — | — |
| 2021 | 432 | #677 | — | — |
| 2020 | 477 | #610 | — | — |
| 2019 | 532 | #572 | — | — |
| 2018 | 511 | #596 | — | — |
| 2017 | 564 | #548 | — | — |
| 2016 | 633 | #493 | — | — |
| 2015 | 691 | #460 | — | — |
| 2014 | 740 | #432 | — | — |
| 2013 | 802 | #388 | — | — |
| 2012 | 858 | #366 | — | — |
| 2011 | 933 | #341 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,112 | #293 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,122 | #294 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,444 | #237 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,589 | #217 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,530 | #226 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,630 | #212 | — | — |
| 2004 | 1,734 | #197 | — | — |
| 2003 | 1,976 | #169 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,959 | #168 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,963 | #166 | 5 | #11,480 |
| 2000 | 2,133 | #159 | 5 | #11,304 |
| 1995 | 2,985 | #109 | 16 | #3,964 |
| 1990 | 1,564 | #189 | 10 | #5,193 |
| 1985 | 671 | #351 | 13 | #3,514 |
| 1980 | 674 | #351 | 7 | #5,230 |
| 1975 | 276 | #589 | — | — |
| 1970 | 152 | #878 | — | — |
| 1965 | 73 | #1,257 | — | — |
| 1960 | 16 | #3,145 | — | — |
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Famous people named Karina
- Karina Lombard Actor · b. 1969
- Karina Maruyama Soccer player · b. 1983
- Karina Habšudová Tennis player · b. 1973
- Karina Aznavourian Fencer · b. 1974
- Karina Bryant Wrestler · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Karina mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek of modern usage, a form of Karin (Catherine) long used in Scandinavia, or from Carina.
How popular is the name Karina in 2025?
Karina ranked #750 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 363 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Karina?
61,717 babies have been named Karina in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Karina most popular?
Karina peaked in 1995, when 3,001 newborns received the name.
Is Karina a boy or girl name?
Karina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Karina rising or falling?
Karina is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Karina?
Well-known people named Karina include Karina Lombard (actor), Karina Maruyama (soccer player), Karina Habšudová (tennis player).