Caterina Girl

Popularity: #919 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kah-teh-REE-nah //ka.teˈriː.na//

Origin: Italian; Latin

Meaning: Italian: pure; Latin: pure

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Caterina has its roots in the Greek name Aikaterine, which is believed to derive from the Greek word "katharos," meaning "pure." This etymological lineage was transmitted through various languages, including Latin, where it appeared as "Caterina" or "Catherine." The name entered the English language primarily through the Old French form "Catherine," which was popularized in England during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. The transition from Aikaterine to Caterina reflects the linguistic evolution as the name was adapted across different cultures and languages over the centuries.

Historically, the name Caterina has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr from the 4th century, who became a symbol of wisdom and learning. Her feast day is celebrated on November 25, and she is often depicted with a wheel, referencing her martyrdom.

The name gained further prominence through various royal figures, such as Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of King Henry VIII of England in the 16th century, and Catherine the Great, the Empress of Russia in the 18th century, both of whom left significant marks on history. Culturally, the name Caterina has been associated with virtues of purity and strength, often embodying the ideals of femininity and resilience.

The name has also inspired numerous works of art, literature, and music, reflecting its enduring appeal across different cultures. In Italian, the diminutive form "Caterina" can be affectionately shortened to "Cati" or "Rina," which highlights the name's adaptability and personal resonance within familial and social contexts.

Overall, Caterina's rich historical and cultural significance has contributed to its lasting legacy.

Famous people named Caterina

In this section, you will find notable people named Caterina. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Caterina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Caterina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Caterina Scorsone is an actress best known for Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, and Alice.

Fictional characters named Caterina

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Caterina Sforza is a fictional character from the video game series Assassin's Creed. She is a prominent noblewoman and a skilled leader during the Italian Renaissance, known for her fierce independence and political acumen.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Caterina, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AlessandraGiuliaFrancescaLuciaSofiaElena

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Caterina. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

KatherineCatrionaKarinaCassandraCeciliaCarinaCatalinaCelia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Caterina was first seen in the United States in 1904.

Caterina has ranked as high as #4539 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in New York, California, Florida, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.

In the past 5 years the name Caterina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Caterina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Caterina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Caterina.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 29 29
2024 36 36
2023 48 48
2022 48 48
2021 45 45
2020 36 36
2019 56 56
2018 50 50
2017 56 56
2016 43 43
2015 45 45
2014 68 68
2013 40 40
2012 43 43
2011 36 36
2010 39 39
2009 47 47
2008 53 53
2007 52 52
2006 65 65
2005 60 60
2004 59 59
2003 51 51
2002 59 59
2001 65 65
2000 59 59
1999 55 55
1998 48 48
1997 50 50
1996 54 54
1995 52 52
1994 60 60
1993 49 49
1992 56 56
1991 33 33
1990 29 29
1989 24 24
1988 28 28
1987 25 25
1986 21 21
1985 21 21
1984 27 27
1983 27 27
1982 44 44
1981 30 30
1980 34 34
1979 31 31
1978 37 37
1977 43 43
1976 48 48
1975 43 43
1974 42 42
1973 39 39
1972 39 39
1971 50 50
1970 43 43
1969 36 36
1968 51 51
1967 37 37
1966 39 39
1965 42 42
1964 43 43
1963 20 20
1962 27 27
1961 19 19
1960 13 13
1959 18 18
1958 7 7
1957 10 10
1956 12 12
1955 10 10
1954 5 5
1951 6 6
1948 5 5
1932 7 7
1928 5 5
1927 7 7
1925 8 8
1923 6 6
1922 8 8
1921 7 7
1920 5 5
1919 5 5
1918 10 10
1917 11 11
1916 10 10
1915 7 7
1914 13 13
1913 7 7
1912 6 6
1911 6 6
1910 8 8
1909 6 6
1904 5 5

Top States for Caterina (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 9
56%
NY 7
44%