Caterina
Caterina is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Caterina is the Italian and Catalan form of the ancient Greek name Katherine. It has seen steady, low-volume usage in the United States, remaining a distinct alternative to Catherine or Katherine. The name carries an classical, elegant European quality without being overly common in American culture.
Popularity in the United States
3,017 babies in the United States have been named Caterina since 1880. It ranks #3233 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1859.
States where it is most popular
- NY (50.4 %)
- CA (20.1 %)
- FL (9.2 %)
- NJ (5.5 %)
- MA (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 83 |
| 1920-1930 | 46 |
| 1930-1940 | 7 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 68 |
| 1960-1970 | 327 |
| 1970-1980 | 415 |
| 1980-1990 | 281 |
| 1990-2000 | 486 |
| 2000-2010 | 570 |
| 2010-2019 | 476 |
| 2020-2029 | 242 |
Famous people named Caterina
- Caterina Scorsone: Actress
- Caterina Murino: Actress
Nicknames
Cat, Catia, Rina
Fun facts
- Caterina is the traditional Italian equivalent of Catherine, famously borne by Renaissance figures like Caterina Sforza.
- Saint Catherine of Siena, one of Italy's patron saints, is traditionally known in Italian as Santa Caterina.