Karina
boy nameKarina entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #2902 in 1989, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
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rank today
#2902
peak (1989)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4325 |
| 1980s | #3671 |
| 1990s | #4931 |
| 2000s | #10453 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Karina are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karina alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Karina most popular?
- Karina peaked in 1989, reaching #2902 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Karina with classmates?
- Karina will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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