Salina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Salina has its roots in Latin, meaning 'salt works' or 'salt marsh'. It evolved from Latin to Medieval Latin and into modern English. It is associated with places known for salt production. There is no significant biblical relevance. The name has a historical context of usage primarily related to geographical locations and has gained a unique appeal in modern times.
The name Salina 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 maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Salina has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, 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 female in West. Across generations, 'Salina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2789th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5006th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2913th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1072nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 941st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2263rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3842nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Salina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Salina"
Pronunciation
/səˈlaɪ.nə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Salina is derived from the Latin word 'salina', which means 'salt works' or 'salt marsh'. It is associated with places where salt is produced or harvested.
Meaning
salt works, salt marsh
Language Evolution
Salina (Latin), Salina (Medieval Latin), Salina (English)
Historical Usage
The name Salina gained popularity as a place name in various regions, particularly in areas with salt production. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Selina, Salina, Salene
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Salina is perceived as a unique and somewhat vintage name, often appreciated for its historical and geographical connections.
Famous People
Salina Cruz (a notable place), Salina, Kansas (notable references in American history)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Salina"
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 "Salina"
"Salina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2789th of 9107 | 186 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5006th of 9204 | 55 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2913th of 12526 | 302 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1072nd of 19264 | 1,808 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 941st of 27321 | 3,019 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2263rd of 35406 | 1,273 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3842nd of 30306 | 474 |
Regional Popularity of "Salina" 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 "Salina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
100.00% 1379th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
90.08% 2189th/2430 |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
92.90% 2578th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
37.69% 1107th/2937 |
40.17% 1399th/3483 |
33.14% 1166th/3518 |
18.15% 734th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
32.84% 1210th/3685 |
25.70% 1150th/4475 |
27.13% 1409th/5194 |
9.28% 586th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
43.89% 2011th/4582 |
37.14% 1918th/5164 |
47.86% 3500th/7313 |
25.35% 1892nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
88.13% 3511th/3984 |
69.91% 3137th/4487 |
81.41% 5554th/6822 |
50.80% 3188th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Salina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Salina" 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.