Girl
Marina
from the sea
About Marina
This elegant name carries an oceanic grace that flows beautifully off the tongue. Marina possesses a timeless quality that works wonderfully across cultures and languages, making it both sophisticated and accessible. The name's soft consonants and melodic vowels create a harmonious sound that's neither too delicate nor overly bold. Parents choosing Marina often appreciate its classic European charm combined with a contemporary feel. It suits a child perfectly while aging gracefully into adulthood, offering versatility for both professional and personal settings. The name strikes an ideal balance between being distinctive without being unusual, familiar without being common. Marina evokes imagery of serene waters and coastal beauty, lending a peaceful yet strong character to its bearer.
Popularity of the Name Marina
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | #906 | ||||
| 1920 | #965 | ||||
| 1921 | #997 | ||||
| 1924 | #939 | ||||
| 1926 | #919 | ||||
| 1928 | #946 | ||||
| 1929 | #998 | ||||
| 1934 | #851 | #117 | |||
| 1935 | #710 | #74 | |||
| 1936 | #873 | #161 | |||
| 1937 | #890 | ||||
| 1938 | #759 | ||||
| 1939 | #913 | ||||
| 1940 | #792 | #241 | |||
| 1941 | #922 | ||||
| 1942 | #919 | ||||
| 1943 | #812 | ||||
| 1944 | #796 | ||||
| 1945 | #746 | ||||
| 1946 | #758 | ||||
| 1947 | #857 | ||||
| 1948 | #725 | ||||
| 1949 | #763 | ||||
| 1950 | #769 | ||||
| 1951 | #805 | #264 | |||
| 1952 | #749 | ||||
| 1953 | #731 | ||||
| 1954 | #566 | #252 | |||
| 1955 | #639 | ||||
| 1956 | #667 | #245 | |||
| 1957 | #645 | ||||
| 1958 | #677 | ||||
| 1959 | #633 | #237 | |||
| 1960 | #525 | #140 | |||
| 1961 | #630 | #187 | |||
| 1962 | #580 | #224 | |||
| 1963 | #566 | #271 | |||
| 1964 | #514 | #243 | #204 | ||
| 1965 | #492 | #180 | #208 | ||
| 1966 | #511 | #185 | #201 | ||
| 1967 | #528 | #208 | #203 | ||
| 1968 | #536 | #230 | #213 | ||
| 1969 | #589 | #263 | #174 | ||
| 1970 | #596 | #215 | #208 | ||
| 1971 | #633 | #217 | #285 | ||
| 1972 | #639 | #184 | #255 | ||
| 1973 | #625 | #295 | #288 | ||
| 1974 | #610 | #253 | #227 | ||
| 1975 | #544 | #311 | #292 | ||
| 1976 | #575 | #229 | #281 | ||
| 1977 | #546 | #281 | #259 | ||
| 1978 | #591 | #358 | #357 | ||
| 1979 | #569 | #249 | |||
| 1980 | #560 | #345 | #252 | ||
| 1981 | #533 | #263 | #322 | ||
| 1982 | #499 | #277 | #319 | ||
| 1983 | #507 | #232 | #309 | ||
| 1984 | #485 | #277 | #276 | ||
| 1985 | #512 | #338 | #302 | ||
| 1986 | #532 | #387 | #382 | ||
| 1987 | #486 | #296 | #304 | ||
| 1988 | #500 | #290 | #356 | ||
| 1989 | #411 | #368 | #397 | ||
| 1990 | #324 | #283 | #263 | ||
| 1991 | #335 | #268 | #240 | ||
| 1992 | #277 | #364 | #498 | #183 | |
| 1993 | #237 | #297 | #311 | #174 | |
| 1994 | #218 | #375 | #482 | #178 | |
| 1995 | #254 | #281 | #179 | ||
| 1996 | #267 | #380 | #182 | ||
| 1997 | #293 | #483 | #360 | #383 | #227 |
| 1998 | #323 | #534 | #333 | #587 | #216 |
| 1999 | #327 | #564 | #370 | #254 | |
| 2000 | #350 | #540 | #301 | #447 | #258 |
| 2001 | #335 | #534 | #285 | #573 | #283 |
| 2002 | #385 | #666 | #586 | #374 | |
| 2003 | #402 | #566 | #534 | #338 | |
| 2004 | #357 | #699 | #642 | #315 | |
| 2005 | #411 | #664 | #266 | #294 | |
| 2006 | #408 | #645 | #375 | ||
| 2007 | #462 | #815 | #678 | #472 | |
| 2008 | #533 | #823 | #441 | #425 | |
| 2009 | #608 | #870 | #699 | #570 | |
| 2010 | #635 | #713 | #540 | ||
| 2011 | #612 | #786 | #871 | #499 | |
| 2012 | #645 | #764 | #416 | #842 | #507 |
| 2013 | #601 | #801 | #619 | ||
| 2014 | #655 | #705 | #1000 | #573 | |
| 2015 | #658 | #642 | #641 | ||
| 2016 | #681 | #698 | #679 | ||
| 2017 | #716 | #647 | #995 | #553 | |
| 2018 | #683 | #713 | #669 | #603 | |
| 2019 | #690 | #677 | #964 | #596 | |
| 2020 | #704 | #705 | #514 | #952 | |
| 2021 | #717 | #600 | #707 | #934 | |
| 2022 | #645 | #606 | #725 | ||
| 2023 | #573 | #645 | #976 | #692 | |
| 2024 | #640 | #800 | #711 | ||
| 2025 | #602 | #578 | #651 | #574 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Marina
Names Similar to Marina
Nicknames for Marina
- Mari
- Rina
- Mar
- Mimi
- Mina
Famous People Named Marina
| Marina Abramović | Performance artist |
| Marina Tsvetaeva | Russian poet |
| Marina Warner | British writer and scholar |
| Marina Sirtis | Actress |
| Marina Diamandis | Singer-songwriter |
| Marina Silva | Brazilian politician |
| Marina Oswald | Wife of Lee Harvey Oswald |
| Marina Keegan | Author and playwright |
| Marina Lambrini Diamandis | Singer-songwriter |
| Marina Nemat | Iranian author and activist |
| Marina Hyde | Journalist |
| Marina Watanabe | YouTuber and activist |
| Marina Nery | Brazilian model |
| Marina Shafir | Mixed martial artist |
| Marina Anissina | French figure skater |
| Marina Hands | French actress |
| Marina Orlova | Internet personality and host |
| Marina Granovskaia | Football executive |
| Marina O'Loughlin | Food critic |
Characters Named Marina
| Marina Oswald | Timeless |
| Marina Gregg | Agatha Christie's "The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side" |
| Marina Del Rey | The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Beginning |
| Marina Andrieski | The Grisha Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo |
| Marina Thompson | March Comes in Like a Lion |