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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kah-tah-REE-nah //kætəˈriːnə//
Origin: Greek; Latin; Slavic
Meaning: Greek: pure; Latin: chaste; Slavic: a form of Katherine
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Katarina has its roots in the Greek name Aikaterine, which is believed to derive from the Greek word "katharos," meaning "pure." This etymological lineage traveled through various languages, including Latin, where it appeared as "Caterina," and into Old French as "Catherine." The name entered the English language in the medieval period, particularly after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many French names were adopted into English culture. Historically, the name Katarina is closely associated with Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr who is believed to have lived in the 4th century.
Her story was popularized in the Middle Ages, particularly through the writings of various hagiographers. The name gained further prominence with the translation of the Bible into various vernacular languages, including the King James Bible in the early 17th century, which helped solidify the name's presence in Christian contexts.
Additionally, several queens and noblewomen throughout European history bore the name, contributing to its enduring legacy. Culturally, the name Katarina has been linked to themes of purity and virtue, resonating with the qualities attributed to its etymological roots.
It has also been embraced in various forms across different cultures, such as the diminutive "Katya" in Slavic regions, which reflects a common practice of creating affectionate or familiar forms of names. The name's historical significance and its association with revered figures have ensured its continued relevance in various cultural contexts.
Famous people named Katarina
In this section, you will find notable people named Katarina. 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 Katarina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Katarina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Katarina Witt is a figure skater best known for winning two Olympic gold medals and multiple World Championships.
Katarina Johnson-Thompson is an athlete best known for winning the gold medal in heptathlon at the World Championships.
Fictional characters named Katarina
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Katarina is a fictional character from the video game series League of Legends. She is a deadly assassin known for her agility and combat skills, often seeking revenge against her enemies.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Katarina was first seen in the United States in 1958.
Katarina has ranked as high as #758 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Katarina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Katarina 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 Katarina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Katarina (2024)
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.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 20 | |
| FL | 14 | |
| TX | 12 | |
| NY | 8 | |
| WA | 5 | |
| IL | 5 | |
| PA | 5 |
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 Katarina.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 116 |
| 2023 | 108 |
| 2022 | 128 |
| 2021 | 150 |
| 2020 | 155 |
| 2019 | 143 |
| 2018 | 134 |
| 2017 | 141 |
| 2016 | 168 |
| 2015 | 175 |
| 2014 | 187 |
| 2013 | 188 |
| 2012 | 140 |
| 2011 | 164 |
| 2010 | 131 |
| 2009 | 149 |
| 2008 | 202 |
| 2007 | 204 |
| 2006 | 225 |
| 2005 | 260 |
| 2004 | 287 |
| 2003 | 292 |
| 2002 | 335 |
| 2001 | 362 |
| 2000 | 387 |
| 1999 | 326 |
| 1998 | 396 |
| 1997 | 371 |
| 1996 | 370 |
| 1995 | 446 |
| 1994 | 523 |
| 1993 | 390 |
| 1992 | 405 |
| 1991 | 186 |
| 1990 | 140 |
| 1989 | 106 |
| 1988 | 173 |
| 1987 | 65 |
| 1986 | 44 |
| 1985 | 36 |
| 1984 | 61 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1958 | 5 |