Caitriona Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationka-TREE-na / /kəˈtriː.nə/Irish; Scottish
Meaning
Irish: pure; Scottish: pure
Historical & Cultural Background
Caitriona is a feminine form of the name Ciarán, which is derived from the Irish word 'ciar,' meaning dark or black. The name has been popular in Ireland and among Irish communities worldwide. It is often associated with the Gaelic culture and has variations in spelling and pronunciation.
Trend Summary
Caitriona has seen a modest presence in U.S. baby name rankings, often influenced by cultural trends and media.
Similar Names
Variants
- Catriona
- Caitriona
International Variants
- Catriona (Scottish)
- Caitríona (Irish)
Famous people named Caitriona
Caitriona Balfe is an Irish actress and model known for her role in the television series 'Outlander.'.
Caitriona Gray is an Irish beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 2018.
Fictional characters named Caitriona
Caitriona is a character in the book series 'The Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon.
Caitriona is a character in the video game 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.'.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Caitriona was first seen in the United States in 1987. Caitriona has ranked as high as #1362 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Caitriona has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Caitriona
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2024 | 7 |