Catina
Catina is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Catina is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from Aikaterine (Katherine), meaning 'pure'. It gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s, largely influenced by pop culture and television appearances, but is rarely given to newborn girls today.
Popularity in the United States
4,178 babies in the United States have been named Catina since 1880. It ranks #2722 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- LA (12.1 %)
- TX (8 %)
- MS (7.9 %)
- NC (6.7 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 95 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,587 |
| 1980-1990 | 308 |
| 1990-2000 | 137 |
| 2000-2010 | 35 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Cat, Tina
Fun facts
- The name experienced a notable rise in U.S. popularity during the mid-1970s.
- It functions as a variant of Catena or a short form of Caterina/Katherine.