Catarina
Catarina is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Catarina is a traditional feminine name of Greek origin, derived from Aikaterine, which is commonly associated with the concept of purity. It serves as the Portuguese, Galician, and Italian variant of Catherine. In the United States, it remains a less common but steady choice, offering a classic Romance-language alternative to Catherine or Catalina.
Popularity in the United States
3,965 babies in the United States have been named Catarina since 1880. It ranks #2801 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1509.
States where it is most popular
- TX (54.5 %)
- CA (17.1 %)
- FL (11.4 %)
- NY (3.3 %)
- AL (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 28 |
| 1900-1910 | 70 |
| 1910-1920 | 154 |
| 1920-1930 | 233 |
| 1930-1940 | 187 |
| 1940-1950 | 135 |
| 1950-1960 | 113 |
| 1960-1970 | 143 |
| 1970-1980 | 136 |
| 1980-1990 | 209 |
| 1990-2000 | 614 |
| 2000-2010 | 689 |
| 2010-2019 | 654 |
| 2020-2029 | 594 |
Famous people named Catarina
- Catarina Furtado: Television Presenter, Actress
- Catarina Lindqvist: Tennis Player
Nicknames
Cat, Caty, Rina, Tina
Fun facts
- Catarina is the standard Portuguese and Galician form of the name Catherine.
- Historically borne by European royalty, including Catherine of Braganza (Catarina de Bragança), Queen of England.