Katrinia
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "pure" or "innocent".
Name Census estimates that about 441 living Americans carry the first name Katrinia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Katrinia today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Katrinia births was 1972 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Katrinia. 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
441
~ 1 in 777,221 Americans
Peak year
1972
36 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1995 SSA rank
#14,505
Tracked since 1958
Popularity
Katrinia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Katrinia from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 221 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
Katrinia 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 Katrinia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Katrinias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Alabama, Georgia, Illinois recorded the most babies named Katrinia, while Illinois, Georgia, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Katrinia
The name Katrinia is believed to have originated from the Greek name Aikaterine, which was derived from the ancient Greek word "katharos" meaning "pure." The name gained popularity during the Byzantine era and was widely used among Greek Christian communities.
In the 4th century, St. Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr, became a significant figure associated with this name. She was venerated in the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches, contributing to the widespread use of the name Katrinia and its variants across Europe.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Katrinia can be traced back to medieval times. One notable bearer of the name was Katrinia of Siena (1347-1380), an Italian philosopher and mystic who played a significant role in the Western Schism and was later canonized by the Catholic Church.
Another historical figure was Katrinia the Great (1729-1796), an influential Russian empress who reigned from 1762 to 1796. She presided over the Russian Empire during the Age of Enlightenment and is known for her extensive reforms and cultural achievements.
In the literary world, Katrinia Mansfield (1888-1923) was a renowned New Zealand modernist writer whose short stories explored the complexities of human relationships and societal norms.
Moving to the realm of science, Katrinia Bering (1892-1986) was a Polish-American chemist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear chemistry and the study of radioactive elements.
Lastly, Katrinia Witt (born 1965) is a former American figure skater and two-time Olympic gold medalist known for her artistry and technical mastery on the ice.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Katrinia, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and diverse representations across various fields.
People
Katrinia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Katrinia 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
Katrinia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Katrinia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 441 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Katrinia 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 777,221 US residents.
Is Katrinia a common name?
We classify Katrinia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 489 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Katrinia most popular?
The single biggest year for Katrinia was 1972, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Katrinia is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Katrinia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Katrinia 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.