Rina
Short form of names ending in -rina, such as Katrina, Marina and Larina.
Every Rina since 1884 — 4,809 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rina
Rina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,319 in 2025 with 79 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1884, 4,809 American babies have been named Rina. Its peak came in 1980, when 90 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Rina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 79 | #2,319 |
| 2024 | 78 | #2,361 |
| 2023 | 73 | #2,461 |
| 2022 | 65 | #2,679 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2,918 |
| 2020 | 62 | #2,708 |
| 2019 | 49 | #3,266 |
| 2018 | 72 | #2,474 |
| 2017 | 71 | #2,528 |
| 2016 | 68 | #2,614 |
| 2015 | 63 | #2,803 |
| 2014 | 62 | #2,801 |
| 2013 | 70 | #2,561 |
| 2012 | 72 | #2,539 |
| 2011 | 66 | #2,686 |
| 2010 | 57 | #3,005 |
| 2009 | 62 | #2,847 |
| 2008 | 69 | #2,680 |
| 2007 | 60 | #2,987 |
| 2006 | 61 | #2,881 |
| 2005 | 70 | #2,500 |
| 2004 | 61 | #2,704 |
| 2003 | 56 | #2,792 |
| 2002 | 74 | #2,246 |
| 2001 | 53 | #2,802 |
| 2000 | 56 | #2,664 |
| 1995 | 60 | #2,235 |
| 1990 | 67 | #2,022 |
| 1985 | 62 | #1,828 |
| 1980 | 90 | #1,390 |
| 1975 | 40 | #2,156 |
| 1970 | 58 | #1,631 |
| 1965 | 83 | #1,184 |
| 1960 | 31 | #2,081 |
| 1955 | 16 | #2,939 |
| 1950 | 17 | #2,514 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,716 |
| 1940 | 21 | #1,782 |
| 1935 | 14 | #2,282 |
| 1930 | 19 | #1,922 |
| 1925 | 14 | #2,596 |
| 1920 | 18 | #2,154 |
| 1915 | 6 | #4,172 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 9 | #1,409 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Rina
- Rina Mor Celebrity · b. 1956
- Rina Aiuchi Singer · b. 1980
- Rina Ikoma Actor · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rina mean?
Short form of names ending in -rina, such as Katrina, Marina and Larina.
How popular is the name Rina in 2025?
Rina ranked #2,319 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 79 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rina?
4,809 babies have been named Rina in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rina most popular?
Rina peaked in 1980, when 90 newborns received the name.
Is Rina a boy or girl name?
Rina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rina rising or falling?
Rina is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rina?
Well-known people named Rina include Rina Mor (celebrity), Rina Aiuchi (singer), Rina Ikoma (actor).