Katerina
Katerina is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Katerina is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived as a Slavic and Greek variant of Katherine. It traditionally carries the meaning of pure. In the United States, it is a well-established alternative to Catherine or Katherine, maintaining moderate and steady usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
8,021 babies in the United States have been named Katerina since 1880. It ranks #1869 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1209.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.6 %)
- NY (16.7 %)
- FL (10.1 %)
- IL (8.4 %)
- TX (6.8 %)
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 | 15 |
| 1960-1970 | 170 |
| 1970-1980 | 376 |
| 1980-1990 | 634 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,032 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,005 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,792 |
| 2020-2029 | 997 |
Famous people named Katerina
- Katerina Graham: Actress, Singer
- Katerina Maleeva: Tennis Player
Nicknames
Kat, Kate, Katya, Rina
Fun facts
- Katerina is the standard form of Katherine in languages like Greek, Czech, Russian, and Bulgarian.
- Katerina Ivanovna is a prominent character in Fyodor Dostoevsky's famous novel The Brothers Karamazov.