Catina Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kah-TEE-nah //kəˈtiː.nə//
Origin: Italian; Spanish
Meaning: Italian: pure; Spanish: little cat
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Catina has its roots in Latin, derived from the name "Catherine," which itself comes from the Greek name "Aikaterine." The etymology of Aikaterine is debated, with some scholars suggesting it may derive from the Greek word "katharos," meaning "pure." Over time, the name evolved through various forms and languages, including the Old French "Catherine," before being adapted into English as Catherine and its diminutive forms, such as Catina. Historically, the name Catherine has been borne by numerous notable figures, including saints and queens.
One of the most significant is Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr from the 4th century, whose feast day is celebrated on November 25. Her story has been influential in Christian tradition, and she is often depicted in art and literature, symbolizing wisdom and purity.
The name gained further prominence through the medieval period, particularly with the popularity of the name in royal circles, such as Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of Henry VIII of England in the 16th century. Culturally, the name Catina, while less common than its parent name Catherine, carries with it the associations of purity and strength derived from its etymological roots.
The name has been embraced in various cultures, often reflecting a connection to the virtues associated with its historical bearers. The variations and diminutives of Catherine, including Catina, have allowed the name to endure across different languages and societies, maintaining its significance through the centuries.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Catina was first seen in the United States in 1973.
Catina has ranked as high as #1065 nationally, which occurred in 1973, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Catina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Catina 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 Catina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Catina
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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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 Catina.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 8 |