Kertrina
Feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Katrina or Catherine.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Kertrina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kertrina today is around 53 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kertrina births was 1973 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kertrina. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kertrina. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1973
9 babies that year
Average age
53
years old
1973 SSA rank
#5,775
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Kertrina: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kertrina 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 Kertrina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 9 | 9 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kertrina
The name Kertrina has its roots in the ancient Germanic tribes that inhabited parts of modern-day Germany, the Netherlands, and northern France. It is believed to be derived from the Old Germanic word "kert," which meant "strong" or "powerful." The name's origins can be traced back to the 5th or 6th century AD.
During the Middle Ages, the name Kertrina was popularized among the Frankish nobility and spread throughout Europe as the Carolingian Empire expanded. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Codex Aureus, a 9th-century illuminated manuscript from the Monastery of St. Gall, which mentions a noblewoman named Kertrina.
In the 11th century, a Benedictine nun named Kertrina von Trier gained recognition for her writings on monastic life and Christian spirituality. Her treatise, "De Vita Monastica," was widely studied in medieval monasteries across Europe.
The name Kertrina also appears in various historical records from the 12th and 13th centuries, often associated with members of noble families or influential individuals. One notable example is Kertrina of Saxony, a 13th-century countess who played a significant role in the political affairs of the Holy Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Frederick II.
In the late 14th century, a French noblewoman named Kertrina de Valois gained prominence as a patron of the arts and a supporter of the House of Valois during the Hundred Years' War. Her patronage contributed to the development of Gothic architecture and the flourishing of French literature.
Another figure of historical significance was Kertrina von Hohenzollern, a 16th-century Prussian princess known for her philanthropic efforts and her advocacy for the education of women. She founded several schools and established a network of charitable organizations throughout the Prussian territories.
While the name Kertrina has its origins in ancient Germanic cultures, it has been adopted and adapted across various regions and time periods, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultural exchange and historical influences that have shaped the evolution of names throughout human history.
People
Kertrina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kertrina 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
Kertrina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kertrina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kertrina 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Kertrina a common name?
We classify Kertrina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 9 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kertrina most popular?
The single biggest year for Kertrina was 1973, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kertrina is about 53 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 Kertrina in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kertrina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kertrina 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 Kertrina still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kertrina 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 Kertrina 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 people are called Kertrina?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.