Katrena
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "pure" or "innocent".
Name Census estimates that about 1,273 living Americans carry the first name Katrena. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Katrena today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Katrena births was 1972 (72 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Katrena. 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.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 269,249 Americans
Peak year
1972
72 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
2014 SSA rank
#15,600
Tracked since 1929
Popularity
Katrena: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Katrena from the 1920s through to the 2010s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 483 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Katrena 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 Katrena during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Katrenas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. California, Florida, Texas recorded the most babies named Katrena, while South Carolina, North Carolina, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Katrena
The name Katrena is a variant spelling of the name Katharina, which has its origins in the Greek language. The name Katharina is derived from the Greek word "katharos," meaning "pure" or "clear." It is believed that the name Katrena emerged as a regional variation in certain parts of Europe during the Middle Ages.
In the early centuries of Christianity, the name Katharina gained popularity due to its association with St. Catherine of Alexandria, a notable Christian martyr from the 4th century. St. Catherine was a highly educated young woman who is said to have converted many to Christianity through her wisdom and eloquence before being martyred for her faith. Her veneration as a saint helped to spread the name across Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Katrena can be found in historical records from the late 12th century, where it appeared as a variation of the name Katharina among certain Germanic populations. Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Katrena, Katrina, and Kathryn, among others.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Katrena or its variations. One of the most famous was Katrena von Bora (1499-1552), a German nun who later became the wife of the Protestant reformer Martin Luther. Her decision to leave the convent and marry Luther was a significant event during the Protestant Reformation.
Another notable figure was Katrena Lythgoe (1856-1928), a British author and advocate for women's rights. She was a prominent member of the Women's Social and Political Union and played an active role in the suffragette movement in the early 20th century.
In the realm of literature, the name Katrena is associated with Katrena Trask, a character from the novel "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck (1902-1968). Trask is a complex and influential figure in the novel, representing themes of morality, family dynamics, and the struggle between good and evil.
Other notable individuals with the name Katrena include Katrena Edralin (1985-), a Filipino actress and television host, and Katrena Bowden (1988-), a British model and actress known for her roles in various television series and films.
While the name Katrena has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the Greek language and its association with purity and clarity. Its historical significance and connections to notable figures throughout different eras have contributed to its enduring popularity as a given name.
People
Katrena + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Katrena 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
Katrena: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Katrena?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,273 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Katrena 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 269,249 US residents.
Is Katrena a common name?
We classify Katrena as "Rare". It ranks above 91.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,422 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Katrena most popular?
The single biggest year for Katrena was 1972, when 72 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Katrena is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Katrena a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Katrena 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.
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.