Katarzyna Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkah-TAR-zih-nah / kɑˈtar.ʐɨ.naPolish
Meaning
Pure
Historical & Cultural Background
Katarzyna is a Polish variant of the name Catherine, which has roots in Greek. The name has been popular in Poland since the Middle Ages. It is often associated with the Catholic saint Catherine of Alexandria. The name has various forms in different languages, reflecting its widespread use across cultures.
Trend Summary
Katarzyna has maintained a steady presence in Poland but is less common in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kasia
- Katarzine
International Variants
- Caterina (Italian)
- Catherine (English)
- Katherine (English)
- Ekaterina (Russian)
Famous people named Katarzyna
Katarzyna Figura is a Polish actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Pianist' and 'The Wedding'.
Katarzyna Grochola is a Polish author recognized for her popular novels and contributions to contemporary Polish literature.
Katarzyna Cichopek is a Polish actress and television presenter, famous for her work in Polish soap operas.
Katarzyna Bonda is a Polish crime writer known for her bestselling novels in the genre.
Fictional characters named Katarzyna
Katarzyna is a character in the video game 'The Witcher', known for her role in the storyline involving magic and intrigue.
Katarzyna is a character in the Polish film 'Cztery noce z Anna', where she plays a significant role in the narrative.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Katarzyna was first seen in the United States in 1980. Katarzyna has ranked as high as #1224 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in Illinois, New York, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Katarzyna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Katarzyna (2009)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 31 |
| 1993 | 27 |
| 1994 | 28 |
| 1995 | 32 |
| 1996 | 30 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 41 |
| 1999 | 25 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 8 |