Marina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Marina originates from the Latin word 'marinus', meaning 'of the sea'. Its journey through language includes forms like Marinus and Old French Marina, evolving into its modern form. Marina is often associated with traits of elegance and beauty. While it does not have a biblical background, it has seen historical usage in various cultures, particularly near coastal areas. Today, it remains a popular choice, and notable figures bear the name.
The name Marina 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 Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marina has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling 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 female in West. Across generations, 'Marina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8429th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1072nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 897th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 664th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 584th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 365th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 419th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 669th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Marina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marina"
Pronunciation
/məˈriːnə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Marina is derived from the Latin word 'marinus', meaning 'of the sea'. It is often associated with the sea and maritime themes.
Meaning
of the sea
Language Evolution
Marinus (Latin), Marina (Latin), Marina (Old French), Marina (English)
Historical Usage
Marina gained popularity during the early Christian era and has been used in various cultures throughout history, particularly in coastal regions.
Variants & Derivatives
Marine, Marinae, Maren, Marin
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Marina is perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with beauty and grace. It remains popular in various cultures and languages.
Famous People
Marina Abramović (performance artist), Marina Sirtis (actress), Marina Joyce (YouTuber)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marina"
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 "Marina"
"Marina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8429th of 16616 | 51 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1072nd of 9107 | 845 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 897th of 9204 | 1,197 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 664th of 12526 | 3,948 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 584th of 19264 | 4,808 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 365th of 27321 | 11,151 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 419th of 35406 | 11,744 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 669th of 30306 | 5,264 |
Regional Popularity of "Marina" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Marina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
70.78% 976th/1379 |
39.43% 933rd/2366 |
45.62% 521st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
68.63% 1061st/1546 |
45.37% 706th/1556 |
39.10% 920th/2353 |
34.00% 526th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
35.16% 783rd/2227 |
23.33% 567th/2430 |
28.53% 814th/2853 |
17.12% 475th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
24.41% 717th/2937 |
16.48% 574th/3483 |
22.11% 778th/3518 |
9.35% 378th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
13.84% 510th/3685 |
8.47% 379th/4475 |
9.22% 479th/5194 |
3.80% 240th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
12.16% 557th/4582 |
6.64% 343rd/5164 |
7.63% 558th/7313 |
4.21% 314th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
21.56% 859th/3984 |
12.93% 580th/4487 |
11.39% 777th/6822 |
8.30% 521st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marina" 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.