Catrina
Catrina is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Catrina is a variant spelling of Catherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. It has historically enjoyed moderate popularity in the U.S., though its usage has declined in recent years. It offers a phonetic variation of a classic, enduring name family.
Popularity in the United States
10,150 babies in the United States have been named Catrina since 1880. It ranks #1626 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2036.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16 %)
- TX (10 %)
- IL (7.6 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- MI (5.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 122 |
| 1960-1970 | 958 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,388 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,173 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,509 |
| 2000-2010 | 795 |
| 2010-2019 | 140 |
| 2020-2029 | 65 |
Famous people named Catrina
- Catrina Davies: Author, Musician
Nicknames
Cat, Trina, Catie, Rina
Fun facts
- Catrina arose as a phonetic spelling variant of Katrina and Catherine, which stems from the Greek word katharos.
- Though spelled differently, the name shares sound with La Calavera Catrina, an iconic figure of Day of the Dead traditions.