Sarina
A feminine name derived from the Arabic name "Sirin", meaning "splendid" or "beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 9,061 living Americans carry the first name Sarina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sarina today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sarina births was 1996 (296 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sarina. 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
9.1K
~ 1 in 37,827 Americans
Peak year
1996
296 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,795
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Sarina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sarina from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 2,391 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sarina 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 Sarina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sarinas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 31 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Sarina, while Utah, Tennessee, South Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 205 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sarina
The name Sarina has its origins in the Sanskrit language, tracing back to ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "saranam," which means "refuge" or "shelter." This association with protection and safety has contributed to the enduring popularity of the name.
In Hindu mythology, Sarina is also the name of a minor goddess associated with the moon and feminine energy. Her name is sometimes spelled as Saranam or Saranyu, reflecting the fluidity of Sanskrit transliteration.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Sarina date back to the 6th century BCE, found in ancient Sanskrit texts and inscriptions. It was a name commonly given to girls born into Hindu families, particularly those of the Brahmin caste.
One of the earliest notable historical figures with the name Sarina was a 7th-century Indian scholar and philosopher, Sarina Devi. She is renowned for her contributions to the study of Vedic literature and her insightful commentaries on ancient Hindu texts.
In the 9th century, Sarina Kumari was a celebrated poet and author from the Chola dynasty in southern India. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were highly regarded during her time.
During the Mughal era in India, which spanned the 16th to 19th centuries, the name Sarina gained popularity among Muslim families as well. Sarina Begum, born in 1565, was a notable figure who served as a trusted advisor and confidante to the Mughal emperor Akbar.
In the 20th century, Sarina Sastri (1892-1968) was a renowned Indian social reformer and activist who fought for women's rights and education. Her efforts played a significant role in advancing gender equality in India.
Another notable Sarina from the modern era is Sarina Wiegman (born 1969), a Dutch football coach who has led the Netherlands women's national team to numerous successes, including winning the UEFA Women's Euro 2017.
While the name Sarina has its roots in ancient India, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity in various parts of the world, inspiring generations of parents with its meaning of refuge and its connection to the divine feminine.
People
Sarina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sarina as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sarina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sarina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9,061 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sarina 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 37,827 US residents.
Is Sarina a common name?
We classify Sarina as "Rare". It ranks above 97.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 9,506 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sarina most popular?
The single biggest year for Sarina was 1996, when 296 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sarina is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sarina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sarina 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.