Caterina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Caterina is an Italian name that originates from the Greek Aikaterine, meaning 'pure.' It has evolved through various forms such as Catherine and Katherine. The name carries a sense of elegance and grace, and while it does not have a biblical background, it gained popularity during the Middle Ages. Notable figures with this name include television presenters and historical leaders.
The name Caterina is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast 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, Caterina has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled 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, 'Caterina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3318th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7607th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3796th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2082nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2961st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3009th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3351st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Caterina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Caterina"
Pronunciation
/kɛtəˈriːnə/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Caterina is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which is believed to come from the Greek word 'katharos' meaning 'pure.'
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Aikaterine (Greek), Caterina (Italian), Catherine (English/French)
Historical Usage
Caterina gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in Italy, and has been used consistently in various forms across Europe.
Variants & Derivatives
Catherine, Katherine, Katya, Kitty
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Caterina is viewed as a classic and elegant name, often associated with grace and sophistication.
Famous People
Caterina Balivo - Italian television presenter, Caterina Sforza - Italian noblewoman and military leader, Caterina de' Medici - Queen of France and influential figure in the Renaissance
📊 Caterina Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 68 peak births in 2014
Geographic Spread
Popular across 14 US states, with strongest presence in New York
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Caterina"
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 "Caterina"
"Caterina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3318th of 9107 | 135 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7607th of 9204 | 12 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3796th of 12526 | 195 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2082nd of 19264 | 654 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2961st of 27321 | 580 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3009th of 35406 | 840 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3351st of 30306 | 571 |
Regional Popularity of "Caterina" 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 "Caterina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
75.92% 1047th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
70.95% 1724th/2430 |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
85.12% 2362nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
76.00% 2232nd/2937 |
27.48% 957th/3483 |
- |
65.53% 2650th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
32.89% 1472nd/4475 |
74.72% 3881st/5194 |
52.62% 3324th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
94.98% 4352nd/4582 |
30.09% 1554th/5164 |
49.84% 3645th/7313 |
42.07% 3140th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
47.14% 2115th/4487 |
46.94% 3202nd/6822 |
43.80% 2749th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Caterina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Caterina" 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.