Katreen
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "pure" or "virginal".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Katreen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Katreen today is around 92 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Katreen births was 1944 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Katreen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Katreen is about 92 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Katreens were born before 1944.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Katreen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1944
5 babies that year
Average age
92
years old
1944 SSA rank
#4,908
Tracked since 1944
Popularity
Katreen: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Katreen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Katreen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Katreen
The name Katreen is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word "katharos," meaning "pure" or "clear." It is believed to have originated in the Byzantine Empire during the Middle Ages, around the 6th to 10th centuries.
One of the earliest known references to the name Katreen can be found in Greek Orthodox Church records from the 9th century. It was a relatively popular name among Greek Christians during this period, often given to girls as a symbol of purity and virtue.
In the 12th century, the name Katreen gained popularity in parts of Western Europe, particularly in regions with strong Byzantine cultural influences, such as Italy and parts of France. It was often spelled as "Catarina" or "Caterina" in these regions.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Katreen was Saint Catherine of Siena (1347-1380), an influential Italian philosopher, theologian, and mystic. She is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church and is considered one of the most influential figures of the Middle Ages.
Another prominent figure with the name Katreen was Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536), the first wife of King Henry VIII of England. Her marriage to Henry VIII and the subsequent annulment of their union played a significant role in the English Reformation.
In the 16th century, the name Katreen gained popularity in Russia, where it was spelled as "Ekaterina." One of the most famous Russian Ekaterinas was Catherine the Great (1729-1796), the longest-reigning female ruler of Russia, who led the country during the Russian Enlightenment.
In the 19th century, the name Katreen became popular in various parts of Europe, including Germany, where it was spelled as "Katharina." One of the most renowned individuals with this spelling was the German philosopher and writer Katharina von Arnim (1799-1859), known for her contributions to the Romantic movement.
Throughout history, the name Katreen has been borne by numerous other notable individuals, including Katharine Lee Bates (1859-1929), an American writer best known for her poem "America the Beautiful," and Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003), the iconic American actress who won four Academy Awards and is considered one of the greatest actors of Hollywood's Golden Age.
People
Katreen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Katreen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Katreen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Katreen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Katreen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Katreen a common name?
We classify Katreen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Katreen most popular?
The single biggest year for Katreen was 1944, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Katreen is about 92 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Katreen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Katreen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Katreen in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Katreen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Katreen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Katreen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Katreen?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.