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Macrina

Girl name · Mexican

Meaninglong · Greek

Macrina is a Mexican girl name meaning “long”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Macrina has the name Mac hiding inside it.
  • GenerationMacrina peaked in 1963, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Macrina you'd meet today is about 62 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Macrinas too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Macrina would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 114,943 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryMacrina first shows up in US birth records in 1959, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 66 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1959–2025

04.59195920002025

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About the name Macrina

Macrina is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “long”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1960s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Macrina

What does the name Macrina mean?

Macrina means “long” and comes from Greek. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Landon (“long hill”), Landyn (“long hill”), Hisako (“often long-lived child”) and Lindiwe (“long-awaited one”).

What is the origin of the name Macrina?

Macrina is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Macrina a boy or girl name?

Macrina is a girl name. In 2025, 14 US girls were named Macrina.

How popular is the name Macrina?

Macrina ranked #7,491 for US girls in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 1963, when it reached #4,896.

What names are similar to Macrina?

If you like Macrina, you might also like Landon, Landyn, Hisako and Lindiwe.

What should I know before naming my baby Macrina?

Macrina is a Mexican girl name meaning “long”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.