Karina
Peaked at #108 nationally in 1996, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1956, Karina has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Karina — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#108
in 1996
Current rank
#774
in 2024
Years tracked
69
1956–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1956, Karina reached its peak popularity for girls in 1996, ranking #108 nationally with 2,868 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #433 (2014) to #774 (2024) — a 44% drop.
As of 2024, Karina ranks #774 nationally for girls, with 363 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #774 | 363 |
| 2023 | #761 | 370 |
| 2022 | #701 | 421 |
| 2021 | #676 | 432 |
| 2020 | #610 | 477 |
| 2019 | #572 | 532 |
| 2018 | #596 | 511 |
| 2017 | #548 | 564 |
Karina — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2950
in 1989
Last ranked
#11479
in 2001
Years tracked
22
1977–2001
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1977, Karina reached its peak popularity for boys in 1989, ranking #2950 nationally with 21 babies given the name that year.
Karina hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2001, when it stood at #11479.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | #11,479 | 5 |
| 2000 | #11,303 | 5 |
| 1998 | #5,654 | 11 |
| 1997 | #6,944 | 8 |
| 1996 | #7,558 | 7 |
| 1995 | #3,964 | 16 |
| 1994 | #4,195 | 15 |
| 1993 | #3,745 | 17 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Karina most popular?
Karina was most popular in 1996, when it ranked #108 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Karina becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Karina?
At least 61,350 babies have been recorded with the name Karina in the US since 1956, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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