Marina
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Every Marina since 1886 — 39,565 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marina
Marina is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #602 in 2025 with 488 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1886, 39,565 American babies have been named Marina. Its peak came in 1994, when 1,307 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 Marina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marina 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 | 488 | #602 | — | — |
| 2024 | 463 | #640 | — | — |
| 2023 | 520 | #573 | — | — |
| 2022 | 458 | #645 | — | — |
| 2021 | 399 | #717 | — | — |
| 2020 | 399 | #704 | — | — |
| 2019 | 421 | #690 | — | — |
| 2018 | 429 | #683 | — | — |
| 2017 | 402 | #716 | — | — |
| 2016 | 432 | #681 | — | — |
| 2015 | 437 | #658 | — | — |
| 2014 | 436 | #655 | — | — |
| 2013 | 470 | #601 | — | — |
| 2012 | 440 | #645 | — | — |
| 2011 | 472 | #612 | — | — |
| 2010 | 463 | #635 | — | — |
| 2009 | 496 | #608 | — | — |
| 2008 | 577 | #533 | — | — |
| 2007 | 698 | #462 | — | — |
| 2006 | 781 | #408 | — | — |
| 2005 | 759 | #411 | — | — |
| 2004 | 887 | #357 | — | — |
| 2003 | 752 | #402 | — | — |
| 2002 | 768 | #385 | — | — |
| 2001 | 913 | #335 | — | — |
| 2000 | 884 | #350 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,104 | #254 | — | — |
| 1990 | 851 | #324 | 5 | #9,002 |
| 1985 | 394 | #512 | 7 | #5,533 |
| 1980 | 333 | #560 | — | — |
| 1975 | 318 | #544 | — | — |
| 1970 | 295 | #596 | — | — |
| 1965 | 374 | #492 | — | — |
| 1960 | 340 | #525 | — | — |
| 1955 | 211 | #640 | — | — |
| 1950 | 127 | #770 | — | — |
| 1945 | 101 | #746 | — | — |
| 1940 | 80 | #792 | — | — |
| 1935 | 90 | #710 | — | — |
| 1930 | 39 | #1,207 | — | — |
| 1925 | 54 | #1,029 | — | — |
| 1920 | 58 | #965 | — | — |
| 1915 | 41 | #1,052 | — | — |
| 1910 | 14 | #1,248 | — | — |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,841 | — | — |
| 1900 | 11 | #1,203 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Marina
- Marina Tsvetaeva Writer · 1892–1941
- Marina Abramović Artist · b. 1946
- Marina Vlady Actor · b. 1938
- Marina Raskova Pilot · 1912–1943
- Marina Mniszech Nobleman · 1588–1614
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marina mean?
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How popular is the name Marina in 2025?
Marina ranked #602 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 488 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marina?
39,565 babies have been named Marina in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marina most popular?
Marina peaked in 1994, when 1,307 newborns received the name.
Is Marina a boy or girl name?
Marina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marina rising or falling?
Marina is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Marina?
Well-known people named Marina include Marina Tsvetaeva (writer), Marina Abramović (artist), Marina Vlady (actor).