Carina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Carina is a name of Latin origin meaning 'keel'. It has evolved through various languages, retaining its form and meaning. The name is associated with elegance and beauty, and it has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is recognized in many cultures today.
The name Carina is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Carina has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Carina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9742nd out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7673rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8681st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3796th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1148th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 562nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 740th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1178th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Carina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Carina"
Pronunciation
/kəˈriːnə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Carina comes from the Latin word 'carina', meaning 'keel' of a ship. It is also associated with the constellation Carina, which represents the keel of the ship Argo in Greek mythology.
Meaning
keel
Language Evolution
Carina (Latin), Carina (Italian), Carina (Spanish), Carina (English)
Historical Usage
The name Carina gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Italian and Spanish-speaking countries, and has become increasingly recognized in English-speaking regions as well.
Variants & Derivatives
Karina, Carly, Karin
Modern Popularity & Image
Carina is often viewed as a feminine and elegant name, associated with beauty and grace. It has a modern appeal and is seen as both classic and contemporary.
Famous People
Carina Lau (Hong Kong actress), Carina Wiese (German politician), Carina Round (British singer-songwriter)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Carina"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Carina"
"Carina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9742nd of 16616 | 35 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7673rd of 9107 | 11 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8681st of 9204 | 6 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3796th of 12526 | 195 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1148th of 19264 | 1,663 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 562nd of 27321 | 6,260 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 740th of 35406 | 5,734 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1178th of 30306 | 2,491 |
Regional Popularity of "Carina" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Carina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
84.49% 2053rd/2430 |
- |
83.32% 2312th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
45.93% 1349th/2937 |
35.46% 1235th/3483 |
46.39% 1632nd/3518 |
17.28% 699th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
23.39% 862nd/3685 |
13.56% 607th/4475 |
15.67% 814th/5194 |
5.38% 340th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
20.56% 942nd/4582 |
11.60% 599th/5164 |
12.32% 901st/7313 |
7.88% 588th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
35.09% 1398th/3984 |
16.80% 754th/4487 |
20.64% 1408th/6822 |
17.48% 1097th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Carina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Carina" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.