Marinna
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "star of the sea".
Name Census estimates that about 403 living Americans carry the first name Marinna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Marinna today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marinna births was 1994 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marinna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
403
~ 1 in 850,507 Americans
Peak year
1994
37 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2022 SSA rank
#16,839
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Marinna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marinna from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 225 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marinna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Marinna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Marinnas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Marinna
The name Marinna is a feminine given name with its origins traced back to ancient Greece. It is derived from the Greek word "marinos," which means "of the sea" or "marine." This connection to the sea suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals with a close association or affinity with the maritime world, such as sailors, fishermen, or those residing in coastal regions.
During the classical era of ancient Greece, the name Marinna was relatively uncommon but not unheard of. It is believed to have been borne by a few individuals, although historical records from that period are scarce and incomplete. The earliest known mention of the name Marinna can be found in a fragmentary work by the Greek historian and biographer Plutarch, who lived in the 1st century AD.
As the centuries passed, the name Marinna remained in use, albeit infrequently, across various parts of the Greek-speaking world. One notable bearer of the name was Marinna of Flavia Neapolis, a 5th-century Byzantine noblewoman and philanthropist who founded several churches and monasteries in modern-day Turkey.
In the Middle Ages, the name Marinna gained some popularity among the Byzantine aristocracy, particularly in the regions that are now part of Greece and Turkey. A well-known figure from this period was Marinna Komnene, a 12th-century princess and daughter of the Byzantine Emperor Andronikos I Komnenos, who lived from approximately 1154 to 1196.
During the Renaissance and the early modern period, the name Marinna remained relatively obscure but was occasionally found in various parts of Europe, particularly in areas with strong Greek cultural influences or connections. One notable bearer was Marinna Cracovia, a 16th-century Polish noblewoman and patron of the arts, who lived from around 1523 to 1591.
As the world became more interconnected through exploration and trade, the name Marinna spread to other regions, including parts of the Americas and the Caribbean. One prominent figure was Marinna Ramírez, a 19th-century Cuban writer and activist who played a significant role in the struggle for Cuban independence. She lived from 1828 to 1904.
Throughout its long history, the name Marinna has been borne by various individuals across different cultures and time periods, each contributing to the rich tapestry of its legacy. While relatively uncommon, it has endured as a unique and evocative name with a resonant connection to the vast expanse of the sea.
People
Marinna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marinna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Marinna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marinna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 403 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marinna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 850,507 US residents.
Is Marinna a common name?
We classify Marinna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 415 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marinna most popular?
The single biggest year for Marinna was 1994, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marinna is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Marinna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marinna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.