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Catrina

♀ Girl

Pronounced kah-TREE-nah /kɑˈtri.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Katrina/Catherine — from the Greek katharos, 'pure'Low

In 30 seconds: Pure: Catrina is a form of Katrina/Catherine. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kah-TREE-nah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA form of Katrina/Catherine — from the Greek katharos, 'pure'
U.S. rank (2024)#9651 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,138

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019502024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Catrina is a form of Katrina/Catherine — from the Greek katharos, 'pure'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'kah-TREE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Italian families. Rare, pure at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Catherine comes from the Greek katharos, 'pure' — Catrina is a form of it, lyrical and classic (said 'kah-TREE-nah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Katrina — Greek etymology

Variations

KatrinaCatrenaKatarina

Nicknames

Cat

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Catrina mean?

Catrina is a form of Katrina/Catherine — Greek 'pure' (from katharos).

How do you pronounce Catrina?

It's said kah-TREE-nah /kɑˈtri.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Catrina a boy or girl name?

Catrina is a girl's name.

How popular is Catrina?

Catrina is a rare name in the U.S.

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