How Many People Are Named Marina?

Complete statistics for the name Marina: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Marina
Very Rare
Greek

Marina means 'of the sea' and has a rare charm, with only 1 in 9,161 Americans sharing this name. There are around 36,021 people named Marina living in the US today, making it a genuinely modern name since nearly half are under 30.

~1,020
Living in US
1 in 324,950
Americans
1994
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Of the sea
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Charismatic Passionate
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition, suggesting that people named Marina might have a deep connection to their inner world.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

903,610
Worldwide Bearers
#92
Global Rank
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
69,112
🇨🇴 Colombia
66,328
🇦🇷 Argentina
59,724
🇫🇷 France
54,136
🇵🇪 Peru
53,865
🇪🇬 Egypt
40,340
🇬🇷 Greece
33,493
🇧🇴 Bolivia
31,120
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
25,936
🇭🇷 Croatia
24,704

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
49 (0%)
♀ Female
35,973 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
17,008
Would be under 30 (44%)
15,636
Would be 30–60 (40%)
6,428
Would be over 60 (16%)

All 39,072 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1994

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
48
Modern Appeal
72
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Marina Through the Generations

Marina peaked in popularity in 1994 with 1,307 births, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, the average Marina is 37 years old, with 17,008 under 30 and 15,636 between 30 and 60, indicating a strong presence among younger adults. The declining trend suggests that while Marina remains popular, it's becoming less common each year.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 10,027
Texas 4,780
New York 3,103
Illinois 1,643
Florida 1,617
Pennsylvania 1,215
New Jersey 1,090
Arizona 1,030
Massachusetts 992
Michigan 937

⭐ Famous People Named Marina

Marina is a feminine given name. It is the female version of the Roman family name Marinus, which is a form of the Latin name Marius. The meaning of Marius might be connected to Mars, the Roman god of war, or with the Latin word maris, meaning virile. It also later became associated with the Latin word marinus, meaning "of the sea".…

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✨ Similar Names to Marina

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marina's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Marina

How Many People Have the Name Marina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,020 people in the United States currently share the name Marina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 324,950 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marina a Common or Rare Name?

Marina is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Marina Mean?

Marina means "of the sea" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Marina in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Marina Most Popular?

The name Marina reached peak popularity in 1994, with 1,307 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Marina?

Approximately 1,020 people named Marina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,020. That works out to roughly 1 in 324,950 Americans.

Is Marina a rare name?

Marina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 324,950 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marina mean?

Marina means "of the sea" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Marina more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Marina are male and 100% are female.

When was Marina most popular?

Marina peaked in 1994 with 1,307 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,020
All-Time Births1,020
1 in X1 in 324,950
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1994
World Rank#92
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.