Sarina
Girl name · #1737 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Sarina? In official American birth records, Sarina has been tracked continuously since 1913, giving it 112 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 117 baby girls were named Sarina, placing it at #1737 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1350, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 15,385 girls born in 2025 was named Sarina.
The 112-year story
Sarina first appears in the Social Security records in 1913, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1996, when 296 girls were named Sarina — good for #713 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Sarina per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Sarina against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Sarina in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Sarina is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Sarina will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Sarina is most common
State-level data for Sarina is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Sarina
Statistically, parents drawn to Sarina tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Selina, Carina, Sabina, Serina, and Katerina.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Sarina | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 117 | #1733 |
| 2024 | 113 | #1779 |
| 2023 | 123 | #1681 |
| 2022 | 87 | #2174 |
| 2021 | 110 | #1830 |
| 2020 | 115 | #1743 |
| 2019 | 116 | #1763 |
| 2018 | 109 | #1852 |
| 2017 | 133 | #1625 |
| 2016 | 127 | #1684 |
| 2015 | 176 | #1350 |
| 2014 | 155 | #1454 |
| 2013 | 198 | #1210 |
| 2012 | 194 | #1249 |
| 2011 | 168 | #1370 |
| 2010 | 203 | #1195 |
| 2009 | 218 | #1157 |
| 2008 | 265 | #998 |
| 2007 | 250 | #1048 |
| 2006 | 201 | #1204 |
| 2005 | 202 | #1149 |
| 2004 | 221 | #1049 |
| 2003 | 229 | #1008 |
| 2002 | 253 | #889 |
| 2001 | 278 | #831 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Sarina?
In official American birth records, the name Sarina first appeared in 1913 (over 112 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 112 years.
Is Sarina a popular girl name?
Sarina ranked #1737 among girls in 2025 with 117 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1350.
When was the name Sarina most popular?
Sarina peaked in 1996, when 296 American girls received the name (ranked #713 that year). Since 1996 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Sarina?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 15,385 newborn American girls was named Sarina. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.