Total births
782
Girls' name · since 1976
Calina
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 782 babies named Calina, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4709
- among girls today
- 782
- born since 1976
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other girls
Calina currently ranks #4709 among girls' names in America, with 782 babies recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Calina recorded 782 times among girls since 1976, holding rank #4709 nationally today, ahead of 73% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #4709 among girls today
- 782 born since 1976
- 2010s peak decade
- 73% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Calina is currently the #4709 girls' name in America, more common than 73% of girls - 782 born since 1976, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4709
- among girls today
- 782
- born since 1976
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other girls
Calina vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4709
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 73% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Calina was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
39 babies were named Calina in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Calina compares
782 Top 36% higher than 64% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Calina's all-time total is 105% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Calina | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 782 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 48 | 19,840 |
Calina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Calina's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 39, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Calina at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#4,709
Active since
1976
Calina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Calina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Calina's strongest decade.
259 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Calina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1980s 80
1980s
80 births
- 1990s 94
1990s
94 births
- 2000s
2000s
152 births
- 2010s
2010s
259 births
- 2020s
2020s
184 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 259 births (33% of all-time use).
How Calina compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Calina's total volume
Calina vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Calina by state
Where Calina concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 58 | 7.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 17 | 2.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 11 | 1.4% |
California share of Calina's total US births 7.4%
Even split
58 of 782 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Calina? ▼
782 babies have been named Calina since 1976. It currently ranks #4709 among girls. The peak year was 2018 with 39 births.
When was Calina most popular? ▼
Calina was most popular in the 2010s decade with 259 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Calina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Calina are California (58 births), Texas (17 births), Florida (11 births).
How long has the name Calina been used? ▼
Calina has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 50 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Calina? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Callie, Cali, Calista, Calliope, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Calina's data
- Calina's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (259 total births) through the 2020s (184) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Calinas (58 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Calina
Nearby Names Like Calina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Calina
Callie Girl
#176 70,190 births
Cali Girl
#493 23,342 births
Calista Girl
#1453 7,504 births
Calliope Girl
#498 6,098 births
Caleigh Girl
#2711 5,768 births
Compare Calina side by side: Calina vs Callie Calina vs Cali Calina vs Calista
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Calina: #4709 Girls' Name - 782 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/calina. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Calina draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.