Katrina
Katrina is of Greek origin, derived from 'Aikaterine' meaning 'pure' or 'clear'. It's a sophisticated variant of Katherine that gained international popularity through Russian and German influences.
Current Popularity
#2226 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Association with Hurricane Katrina (2005) may be a consideration for some families
- •Offers versatile nickname options from playful to sophisticated
- •Strong presence in European cultures, particularly Eastern European
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Famous People
Katrina Kaif
Bollywood actress and model
Katrina Bowden
Actress known for '30 Rock'
Katrina Law
Actress from 'Spartacus' and 'NCIS'
Katrina Leskanich
Lead singer of Katrina and the Waves
Statistics
101,493
Total births since 1880
1980
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