girl's name
Catherina
kah-tuh-REE-nah
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 9
- Births on record 1,671
Catherina is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Catherina is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1962, when 25 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1900.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Catherina Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 54 |
| 1920s | 36 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 97 |
| 1960s | 184 |
| 1970s | 137 |
| 1980s | 115 |
| 1990s | 141 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 30 |
How Popular Is Catherina?
In 2024, Catherina was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Catherina Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Catherina
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Catherina Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Catherina over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Catherina
- Pronunciation kah-tuh-REE-nah
Sibling Names for Catherina
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Catherina — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Catherina
How popular is the name Catherina?
In 2024, Catherina was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Catherina a girl's or a boy's name?
Catherina is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Catherina?
Catherina has 4 syllables.
When was Catherina most popular?
Catherina peaked in 1962, when 25 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.