Marina
Marina first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1994, when 1,307 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Marina popular?
Vintage Marina is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1994.
| 2020s | 2,727 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,402 | |
| 2000s | 7,515 | |
| 1990s | 10,174 | |
| 1980s | 4,165 | |
| 1970s | 2,834 | |
| 1960s | 3,199 | |
| 1950s | 1,906 | |
| 1940s | 988 | |
| 1930s | 579 | |
| 1920s | 582 | |
| 1910s | 312 | |
| 1900s | 78 | |
| 1890s | 42 | |
| 1880s | 11 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Marina mean?
From the Latin adjective marinus/marina 'of the sea', itself from mare 'sea'. A long-established name across Romance and Slavic languages, borne by early Christian saints.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marina mean?
Marina means Of the sea. From the Latin adjective marinus/marina 'of the sea', itself from mare 'sea'. A long-established name across Romance and Slavic languages, borne by early Christian saints.
What is the origin of the name Marina?
Marina is of latin origin.
How do you pronounce Marina?
Marina is pronounced “mah-REE-nah.”
Is Marina a boy or a girl name?
Marina is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Marina a popular name right now?
Marina is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1994.
How popular is the name Marina?
In 2025, Marina ranked #602 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Marina most popular?
Marina was most popular in 1994, when about 1,307 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Marina?
Names similar to Marina include Laurel, Aurelia, Flora, Estella, Ebony.
What names go well with Marina?
latin names that pair well with Marina include Mark, Amanda, Emily, Olivia, Ava.