Katarina Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkah-tah-REE-nah / /kætəˈriːnə/Greek; Latin; Slavic
Meaning
Greek: pure; Latin: chaste; Slavic: a form of Katherine
Historical & Cultural Background
Katarina is a variant of the name Katherine, which has roots in ancient Greece. The name has been widely used across various cultures, particularly in Europe. It has been associated with several saints, contributing to its popularity in Christian contexts.
Trend Summary
Katarina has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable resurgence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Catarina
- Katherine
- Catrina
International Variants
- Caterina (Italian)
- Ekaterina (Russian)
- Catarina (Portuguese)
- Katarzyna (Polish)
Famous people named Katarina
Katarina Witt is a retired German figure skater and two-time Olympic champion.
Katarina Johnson-Thompson is a British athlete known for her achievements in heptathlon.
Katarina Barley is a German politician who has served in various governmental roles.
Katarina Szepan is a notable Polish artist recognized for her contemporary works.
Fictional characters named Katarina
Katarina is a character in the video game franchise League of Legends, known as the Sinister Blade.
Katarina is a character in the novel The Witcher series by Andrzej Sapkowski, depicted as a skilled assassin.
Sibling Suggestions
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)
Top States for Katarina (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 20 | |
| FL | 14 | |
| TX | 12 | |
| NY | 8 | |
| IL | 5 | |
| PA | 5 | |
| WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 61 |
| 1985 | 36 |
| 1986 | 44 |
| 1987 | 65 |
| 1988 | 173 |
| 1989 | 106 |
| 1990 | 140 |
| 1991 | 186 |
| 1992 | 405 |
| 1993 | 390 |
| 1994 | 523 |
| 1995 | 446 |
| 1996 | 370 |
| 1997 | 371 |
| 1998 | 396 |
| 1999 | 326 |
| 2000 | 387 |
| 2001 | 362 |
| 2002 | 335 |
| 2003 | 292 |
| 2004 | 287 |
| 2005 | 260 |
| 2006 | 225 |
| 2007 | 204 |
| 2008 | 202 |
| 2009 | 149 |
| 2010 | 131 |
| 2011 | 164 |
| 2012 | 140 |
| 2013 | 188 |
| 2014 | 187 |
| 2015 | 175 |
| 2016 | 168 |
| 2017 | 141 |
| 2018 | 134 |
| 2019 | 143 |
| 2020 | 155 |
| 2021 | 150 |
| 2022 | 128 |
| 2023 | 108 |
| 2024 | 116 |