Katerina

Katerina: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkætəˈɹiːnə/

Meaning and origin of Katerina

  • A female given name.
  • A transliteration of the Bulgarian, Macedonian, or Russian female given name Катери́на (Katerína)

How popular is Katerina?

151U.S. babies in 2025
#807peak rank (1994)
8,021babies since 1880

Since 1880, 8,021 girls in the U.S. have been named Katerina. Its highest rank for girls was #807 in 1994. In 2025, 151 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Katerina FAQ

What does the name Katerina mean?

A female given name. A transliteration of the Bulgarian, Macedonian, or Russian female given name Катери́на (Katerína)

How popular is the name Katerina?

Since 1880, 8,021 girls in the U.S. have been named Katerina. Its highest rank for girls was #807 in 1994. In 2025, 151 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Katerina a boy or girl name?

Katerina is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 8,021 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.