Katrina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Katrina is a name of Greek origin, meaning 'pure'. It evolved from the Greek Aikaterine to Katherine, and eventually to Katrina. The name has gained popularity in modern times and is associated with elegance. It has no direct biblical relevance, but its historical usage reflects a broad appeal in various cultures.
The name Katrina is most popular in Alaska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Katrina has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, 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 male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Katrina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4071st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5362nd out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1842nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1289th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 418th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 140th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 120th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 350th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1373rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Katrina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Katrina"
Pronunciation
/kəˈtriː.nə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Katrina is a diminutive form of the name Katherine, which is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. The exact origin of Aikaterine is uncertain, but it may be linked to the Greek word 'katharos', meaning 'pure'.
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Aikaterine, Katherine, Katrina
Historical Usage
Katrina gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name has been notably associated with various cultural references, including literature and media.
Variants & Derivatives
Katherine, Catherine, Kat, Kate
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Katrina is viewed as a classic and elegant name, though it has been influenced by events such as Hurricane Katrina, which has impacted its perception in some contexts.
Famous People
Katrina Kaif, Katrina Lenk, Katrina Adams
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Katrina"
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 "Katrina"
"Katrina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4071st of 10718 | 104 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5362nd of 16616 | 129 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1842nd of 9107 | 364 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1289th of 9204 | 634 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 418th of 12526 | 9,253 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 140th of 19264 | 34,973 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 120th of 27321 | 39,833 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 350th of 35406 | 14,342 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1373rd of 30306 | 1,997 |
Regional Popularity of "Katrina" 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) |
- | - | - |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
59.30% 3080th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Katrina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
95.50% 1317th/1379 |
100.00% 2366th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
70.89% 1103rd/1556 |
47.64% 1121st/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
19.53% 435th/2227 |
19.92% 484th/2430 |
12.62% 360th/2853 |
16.04% 445th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
5.35% 157th/2937 |
5.51% 192nd/3483 |
3.38% 119th/3518 |
3.78% 153rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
3.23% 119th/3685 |
2.66% 119th/4475 |
2.64% 137th/5194 |
1.82% 115th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
6.46% 296th/4582 |
5.36% 277th/5164 |
6.82% 499th/7313 |
4.44% 331st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
28.87% 1150th/3984 |
26.08% 1170th/4487 |
28.51% 1945th/6822 |
20.47% 1285th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Katrina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Katrina" 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.