Marina
Marina is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Of the sea; marine.
Origin and history
Marina is a feminine name derived from the Latin word for the sea. It has been used across Europe and the Americas for centuries, maintaining a steady presence in the United States. In recent years, it remains a recognized yet moderately used classic choice.
Popularity in the United States
39,514 babies in the United States have been named Marina since 1880. It ranks #692 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #632.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.2 %)
- TX (14 %)
- NY (9 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 42 |
| 1900-1910 | 78 |
| 1910-1920 | 312 |
| 1920-1930 | 582 |
| 1930-1940 | 579 |
| 1940-1950 | 988 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,906 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,199 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,834 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,165 |
| 1990-2000 | 10,174 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,515 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,402 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,727 |
Famous people named Marina
- Marina Sirtis: Actress
- Marina Diamandis: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Mari, Rina, Marina
Fun facts
- Marina originated in ancient Rome as a feminine form of the Roman family surname Marinus.
- Marina is the heroic daughter of Pericles in William Shakespeare's play Pericles, Prince of Tyre.