Girl · #16,416 in 2026

Varina

Current Rank
#16,416
Peak Rank
#3,393 (1949)
Total Babies
212
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1888
First Year
2015
Last Year
1949
Peak Year
#3393
Peak Rank
212
Total Count
35
Years Active

The Story of Varina

Varina first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1888, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1949, when 10 Varinas were born — ranking #3,393 that year. As of 2026, Varina ranks #16,416 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 212 Varinas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Varina

Phonetically similar names — useful when Varina is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Varina

What does the name Varina mean?
Varina is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1888. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Varina in 2026?
In 2026, Varina ranks #16,416 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Varina most popular?
Varina reached its peak popularity in 1949, ranking #3,393 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Varina a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Varina is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Varina?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Varina include Bannie, Elizzie, Revella. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Varina

Varina is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1888 and has accumulated 212 births in the dataset. Varina's peak popularity came in 1949 when it ranked #3,393. Use the chart and map above to compare Varina's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.