Catarina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Catarina is a name of Greek origin, derived from Aikaterine, which means 'pure'. It has evolved through various languages, including Latin and Portuguese, and is associated with grace and elegance. The name does not have a direct biblical relevance but has been popularized through historical figures.
The name Catarina is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Catarina has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Catarina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1743rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1963rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3422nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4151st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2759th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2587th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2299th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Catarina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Catarina"
Pronunciation
/ˌkætəˈriːnə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Catarina is derived from the Greek name 'Aikaterine', which is believed to be related to the Greek word 'katharos', meaning 'pure'.
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Aikaterine (Greek), Catherine (Latin), Catarina (Portuguese and Spanish)
Historical Usage
Catarina has gained popularity in various cultures, especially in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking countries, since the medieval period, often associated with saints.
Variants & Derivatives
Catherine, Katherine, Catriona, Katrina
Modern Popularity & Image
Catarina is viewed as a classic and elegant name in modern times, often associated with qualities of grace and purity.
Famous People
Catarina de Braganza - Queen of England, Catarina, Duchess of Braganza - Portuguese noble
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Catarina"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Catarina"
"Catarina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1743rd of 9107 | 397 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1963rd of 9204 | 327 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3422nd of 12526 | 231 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4151st of 19264 | 230 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2759th of 27321 | 640 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2587th of 35406 | 1,034 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2299th of 30306 | 962 |
Regional Popularity of "Catarina" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Catarina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
33.64% 796th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
35.78% 842nd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
46.20% 1318th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
55.12% 1939th/3518 |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
62.55% 2799th/4475 |
43.03% 2235th/5194 |
36.92% 2332nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
43.36% 2239th/5164 |
29.29% 2142nd/7313 |
33.22% 2479th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
74.77% 2979th/3984 |
57.54% 2582nd/4487 |
27.62% 1884th/6822 |
37.78% 2371st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Catarina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Catarina" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.