Katerina Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkah-teh-REE-nah / ˌkætəˈriːnəGreek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: pure; Latin: chaste
Historical & Cultural Background
Katerina is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which is believed to be related to the Greek word 'katharos,' meaning pure. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Eastern Europe and among Christian communities due to the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. It has numerous variants and has been used in literature and art throughout history.
Trend Summary
Katerina has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Caterina
- Katherine
- Katya
International Variants
- Caterina (Italian)
- Ekaterina (Russian)
- Catarina (Portuguese)
- Katarina (Swedish)
- Catherine (French)
Famous people named Katerina
Katerina Witt is a former East German figure skater and two-time Olympic champion.
Katerina Graham is an American actress and singer known for her role in the television series 'The Vampire Diaries.'.
Katerina Sakellaropoulou is a Greek politician and the first female President of Greece.
Katerina Konecna is a Czech politician and member of the European Parliament.
Fictional characters named Katerina
Katerina Minola is a character in William Shakespeare's play 'The Taming of the Shrew.'.
Katerina 'Kat' Stratford is a character in the film '10 Things I Hate About You,' inspired by Shakespeare's work.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Katerina was first seen in the United States in 1954. Katerina has ranked as high as #1006 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Illinois, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Katerina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Katerina (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 17 | |
| NY | 15 | |
| FL | 14 | |
| TX | 10 | |
| PA | 9 | |
| VA | 8 | |
| OH | 6 | |
| CT | 6 | |
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 14 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 18 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1967 | 22 |
| 1968 | 25 |
| 1969 | 24 |
| 1970 | 31 |
| 1971 | 33 |
| 1972 | 33 |
| 1973 | 27 |
| 1974 | 37 |
| 1975 | 51 |
| 1976 | 33 |
| 1977 | 38 |
| 1978 | 44 |
| 1979 | 48 |
| 1980 | 61 |
| 1981 | 45 |
| 1982 | 44 |
| 1983 | 33 |
| 1984 | 56 |
| 1985 | 58 |
| 1986 | 58 |
| 1987 | 76 |
| 1988 | 96 |
| 1989 | 107 |
| 1990 | 118 |
| 1991 | 149 |
| 1992 | 217 |
| 1993 | 228 |
| 1994 | 250 |
| 1995 | 202 |
| 1996 | 206 |
| 1997 | 200 |
| 1998 | 259 |
| 1999 | 202 |
| 2000 | 236 |
| 2001 | 206 |
| 2002 | 221 |
| 2003 | 233 |
| 2004 | 206 |
| 2005 | 208 |
| 2006 | 173 |
| 2007 | 188 |
| 2008 | 184 |
| 2009 | 150 |
| 2010 | 146 |
| 2011 | 150 |
| 2012 | 156 |
| 2013 | 179 |
| 2014 | 206 |
| 2015 | 218 |
| 2016 | 197 |
| 2017 | 168 |
| 2018 | 205 |
| 2019 | 166 |
| 2020 | 191 |
| 2021 | 195 |
| 2022 | 167 |
| 2023 | 140 |
| 2024 | 152 |