Katarina Girl

Popularity: #835 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

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

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Similar names

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

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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 #911 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.

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 Total Births Girl
2025 113 113
2024 116 116
2023 108 108
2022 128 128
2021 150 150
2020 156 156
2019 143 143
2018 134 134
2017 141 141
2016 168 168
2015 175 175
2014 187 187
2013 188 188
2012 140 140
2011 164 164
2010 131 131
2009 149 149
2008 202 202
2007 204 204
2006 225 225
2005 260 260
2004 287 287
2003 292 292
2002 335 335
2001 362 362
2000 387 387
1999 326 326
1998 396 396
1997 371 371
1996 370 370
1995 446 446
1994 523 523
1993 390 390
1992 405 405
1991 186 186
1990 140 140
1989 106 106
1988 173 173
1987 65 65
1986 44 44
1985 36 36
1984 61 61
1983 17 17
1982 17 17
1981 23 23
1980 11 11
1979 12 12
1978 20 20
1977 18 18
1976 13 13
1975 17 17
1974 12 12
1973 17 17
1972 13 13
1971 8 8
1970 18 18
1968 9 9
1966 13 13
1965 6 6
1964 9 9
1963 5 5
1962 11 11
1958 5 5

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. 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 20
29%
FL 14
20%
TX 12
17%
NY 8
12%
IL 5
7%
PA 5
7%
WA 5
7%