Carina is a distinctive choice, ranked #2772 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Carina in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2772
About the Name Carina
Carina has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1505 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #737 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Carina is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Carina
Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Carina per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Carina in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Carina has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1505 places in the last five years. Its peak was #737 in 1998. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Carina is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
9
UK babies named Carina (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 1505 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Carina
Likely around 1 other Carina in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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