Katina
Katina is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Katina originated as a Greek diminutive or variant of Katherine, traced back to the Ancient Greek name Aikaterine. The name gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1970s, partly influenced by pop culture and television characters. Today, it is a rare choice for newborn girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
11,306 babies in the United States have been named Katina since 1880. It ranks #1523 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2063.
States where it is most popular
- FL (8.5 %)
- NC (6.9 %)
- LA (6.9 %)
- TX (6.3 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 15 |
| 1930-1940 | 24 |
| 1940-1950 | 120 |
| 1950-1960 | 270 |
| 1960-1970 | 472 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,888 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,363 |
| 1990-2000 | 715 |
| 2000-2010 | 292 |
| 2010-2019 | 109 |
| 2020-2029 | 38 |
Famous people named Katina
- Katina Paxinou: Actress
Nicknames
Tina, Katy, Kate
Fun facts
- Katina developed as a traditional Greek pet form of Aikaterine (Katherine) before becoming an independent given name.
- The name experienced a notable surge in U.S. popularity in 1972 after a character named Katina appeared on a popular soap opera.