Katrin Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KAH-trin //ˈkætrɪn//
Origin: German; Scandinavian
Meaning: Pure; clear
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Katrin has its roots in the Greek name Aikaterine, which is believed to derive from the Greek word "katharos," meaning "pure." This name was adapted into Latin as Catharina and subsequently made its way into various languages, including Old French as Catherine. The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it became popularized as Catherine, with various diminutive forms emerging, including Katrin, which is a variant commonly used in Germanic languages.
Historically, the name Katrin is often 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 saints and hagiographies, which contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian tradition.
The name gained further prominence through the influence of royal figures, such as Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of King Henry VIII of England, and Catherine the Great, the Empress of Russia in the 18th century, both of whom left significant marks on history. Culturally, the name Katrin and its variants have been embraced in various European countries, often symbolizing purity and virtue, reflective of its etymological roots.
The name has been celebrated in literature and art, reinforcing its significance across generations. In German-speaking regions, Katrin is a familiar and affectionate form, often used in familial and friendly contexts, which highlights the name's adaptability and enduring appeal throughout history.
Famous people named Katrin
In this section, you will find notable people named Katrin. 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 Katrin who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Katrin Zytomierska is a television presenter best known for her work on Swedish TV and her appearances in various reality shows.
Katrin Davidsdottir is a professional CrossFit athlete best known for winning the CrossFit Games in 2015 and 2016.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Katrin was first seen in the United States in 1951.
Katrin has ranked as high as #3738 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in California, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Katrin has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Katrin 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 Katrin 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 Katrin.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 | 8 |
| 2021 | 10 | 10 |
| 2020 | 10 | 10 |
| 2019 | 9 | 9 |
| 2018 | 9 | 9 |
| 2017 | 9 | 9 |
| 2016 | 7 | 7 |
| 2015 | 8 | 8 |
| 2014 | 8 | 8 |
| 2013 | 6 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 | 7 |
| 2010 | 11 | 11 |
| 2009 | 14 | 14 |
| 2008 | 13 | 13 |
| 2007 | 12 | 12 |
| 2006 | 14 | 14 |
| 2005 | 18 | 18 |
| 2004 | 21 | 21 |
| 2003 | 17 | 17 |
| 2002 | 13 | 13 |
| 2001 | 16 | 16 |
| 2000 | 18 | 18 |
| 1999 | 16 | 16 |
| 1998 | 20 | 20 |
| 1997 | 14 | 14 |
| 1996 | 21 | 21 |
| 1995 | 21 | 21 |
| 1994 | 11 | 11 |
| 1993 | 20 | 20 |
| 1992 | 20 | 20 |
| 1991 | 19 | 19 |
| 1990 | 25 | 25 |
| 1989 | 23 | 23 |
| 1988 | 22 | 22 |
| 1987 | 17 | 17 |
| 1986 | 16 | 16 |
| 1985 | 23 | 23 |
| 1984 | 18 | 18 |
| 1983 | 19 | 19 |
| 1982 | 17 | 17 |
| 1981 | 21 | 21 |
| 1980 | 25 | 25 |
| 1979 | 16 | 16 |
| 1978 | 23 | 23 |
| 1977 | 37 | 37 |
| 1976 | 15 | 15 |
| 1975 | 16 | 16 |
| 1974 | 16 | 16 |
| 1973 | 19 | 19 |
| 1972 | 21 | 21 |
| 1971 | 26 | 26 |
| 1970 | 19 | 19 |
| 1969 | 20 | 20 |
| 1968 | 10 | 10 |
| 1967 | 12 | 12 |
| 1966 | 19 | 19 |
| 1965 | 13 | 13 |
| 1964 | 10 | 10 |
| 1963 | 13 | 13 |
| 1962 | 10 | 10 |
| 1961 | 19 | 19 |
| 1960 | 8 | 8 |
| 1959 | 7 | 7 |
| 1958 | 10 | 10 |
| 1957 | 13 | 13 |
| 1956 | 17 | 17 |
| 1955 | 11 | 11 |
| 1954 | 9 | 9 |
| 1953 | 14 | 14 |
| 1952 | 5 | 5 |
| 1951 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Katrin (2004)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |