Carina Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Carina means 'beloved' or 'dear' and is associated with the maritime world.
Meaning of the Name Carina
Carina is a feminine name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin word 'carus' which means 'beloved' or 'dear'. In Greek mythology, Carina was the name of a constellation representing the keel of a ship. The name Carina also has associations with the maritime world and can symbolize strength and determination. Overall, Carina is a beautiful and meaningful name with a romantic touch.
Popularity of the Name Carina
The popularity for the name Carina peaked in popularity in the year 1995 with 689 births, which ranked number 736 out of 23,965 unique names for that year. Carina had the most female births in 1995 with 689, which ranked number 382 out of 15,753 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1990 with 8, which ranked number 5,821 out of 9,485 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Carina has declined sharply over the last ten years from 225 births to 165 births, a decline of -26.67%. Among females, Carina has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 225 births to 165 births, a decline of -26.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Carina
- 20 Year Trend of Carina: -57.25%
- 10 Year Trend of Carina: -26.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Carina: -26.67%
Popularity of Carina by State
Among females, Carina was most popular in Northeastern states with 42 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 27 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Carina. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 1041 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 765 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 1046 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1038 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 763 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 860 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 850 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 871 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 906 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 1726 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1070 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Carina
- Total Births of Carina: 160 (-3.05%)
- Female Births of Carina: 160 (-3.05%)
Given the downward trend of Carina over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.05% decrease in total births, for a total of 160 births in 2024. For Females, births for Carina have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 160 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.05%.