Karina
girl name#749 in 2025Karina entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #108 in 1996, ranks #749 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1956–2025
#749
rank today
#108
peak (1996)
363
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3504 |
| 1960s | #1505 |
| 1970s | #643 |
| 1980s | #312 |
| 1990s | #142 |
| 2000s | #204 |
| 2010s | #449 |
| 2020s | #711 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Karina has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 60,500 people named Karina are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karina alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karina in 2025?
- Karina ranks #749 among US girl names in 2025, with 363 babies given the name.
- When was the name Karina most popular?
- Karina peaked in 1996, reaching #108 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karina with classmates?
- Karina will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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