Katarina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Katarina is a name with Greek origins, meaning 'pure'. It evolved from Aikaterine to various forms like Catherine and Katarina in different languages. The name is often linked to traits of strength and purity, and it has no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages and remains a favored choice today.
The name Katarina is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) 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, Katarina has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling 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, 'Katarina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8234th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4722nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 944th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 932nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1483rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Katarina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Katarina"
Pronunciation
/kætəˈriːnə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Katarina 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 and Old French), Katarina (Slavic variations)
Historical Usage
Katarina gained popularity in various cultures, especially in Eastern Europe during the Middle Ages, and it has been used in many languages and regions since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Catherine, Kathy, Kitty, Catalina, Katia
Modern Popularity & Image
Katarina is viewed positively and is associated with strength and purity. It remains a popular name in many countries, especially in Eastern Europe.
Famous People
Katarina Witt (German figure skater), Katarina Johnson-Thompson (British heptathlete), Katarina Barley (German politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Katarina"
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 "Katarina"
"Katarina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8234th of 12526 | 30 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4722nd of 19264 | 188 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 944th of 27321 | 3,002 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 932nd of 35406 | 4,231 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1483rd of 30306 | 1,793 |
Regional Popularity of "Katarina" 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 "Katarina" by Generation for Female 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) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
- | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
23.15% 853rd/3685 |
19.20% 859th/4475 |
20.95% 1088th/5194 |
13.20% 834th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
18.59% 852nd/4582 |
13.79% 712th/5164 |
17.01% 1244th/7313 |
12.34% 921st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
35.24% 1404th/3984 |
32.09% 1440th/4487 |
24.85% 1695th/6822 |
22.13% 1389th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Katarina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Katarina" 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.