Catrina Girl

Popularity: #936 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kuh-TREE-nuh /kəˈtriːnə/

Origin: Latin; Italian

Meaning: Latin: pure; Italian: a diminutive form of Catherine

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Catrina is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which is believed to have originated from the Greek word "katharos," meaning "pure." This name was later adopted into Latin as "Caterina" and subsequently made its way into various languages, including Italian and Spanish, before evolving into Catrina in English. The transition into English likely occurred through the influence of Italian and Spanish cultures, particularly during the Renaissance period when classical names gained popularity in England.

Historically, the name Catrina has been associated with several notable figures, including Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr from the 4th century whose feast day is celebrated on November 25. Her story was popularized in various hagiographies and art throughout the Middle Ages, contributing to the name's enduring appeal.

The name also appears in significant literary works, such as Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" from the 14th century, where variations of the name are used, reflecting its integration into the English lexicon. Culturally, Catrina has taken on various symbolic meanings over the centuries.

In Mexican culture, the term "La Catrina" refers to a skeletal figure dressed in elegant clothing, representing death and the celebration of life during the Day of the Dead festivities. This figure, popularized by the artist José Guadalupe Posada in the early 20th century, has become an iconic representation of the holiday, showcasing how the name Catrina has transcended its original roots to embody broader cultural themes.

The name's association with purity and strength, as well as its connection to historical and cultural figures, has contributed to its lasting significance.

Famous people named Catrina

In this section, you will find notable people named Catrina. 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 Catrina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Catrina McGhee is a singer best known for her work with the band The Catrinas and her solo albums.

Fictional characters named Catrina

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Catrina is a fictional character from the animated film Coco. She is a spirit guide who helps the protagonist navigate the Land of the Dead.

Sibling suggestions

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

CatherineKatrinaCarinaCeliaClaraCassandra

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Catrina. 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.

KatrinaCatherineCarinaCeciliaCarmineCatrionaCynthiaCelia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Catrina was first seen in the United States in 1950.

Catrina has ranked as high as #837 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Michigan.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Catrina 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 Catrina 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 Catrina.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 12 12
2024 10 10
2023 12 12
2022 11 11
2021 10 10
2020 10 10
2019 8 8
2018 12 12
2017 16 16
2016 16 16
2015 11 11
2014 10 10
2013 12 12
2012 12 12
2011 20 20
2010 23 23
2009 31 31
2008 32 32
2007 41 41
2006 55 55
2005 129 129
2004 101 101
2003 99 99
2002 91 91
2001 109 109
2000 107 107
1999 123 123
1998 133 133
1997 90 90
1996 142 142
1995 138 138
1994 134 134
1993 154 154
1992 192 192
1991 191 191
1990 212 212
1989 250 250
1988 246 246
1987 220 220
1986 283 283
1985 327 327
1984 303 303
1983 271 271
1982 396 396
1981 423 423
1980 454 454
1979 428 428
1978 308 308
1977 281 281
1976 315 315
1975 350 350
1974 329 329
1973 407 407
1972 380 380
1971 313 313
1970 277 277
1969 204 204
1968 158 158
1967 119 119
1966 110 110
1965 97 97
1964 95 95
1963 51 51
1962 58 58
1961 43 43
1960 23 23
1959 27 27
1958 25 25
1957 18 18
1956 20 20
1955 7 7
1954 6 6
1952 7 7
1951 6 6
1950 6 6

Top States for Catrina (2010)

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 5
50%
NY 5
50%