girl's name
Catrin
KAT-rin (Welsh)
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 1,679
Catrin is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Catrin is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2000, when 108 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 52,695 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Catrin Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 356 |
| 2000s | 854 |
| 2010s | 347 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 72 |
How Popular Is Catrin?
In 2025, Catrin was given to 10 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Catrin Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Catrin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Catrin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Catrin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Catrin
- Welsh KAT-rin
Sibling Names for Catrin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Catrin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Catrin
How popular is the name Catrin?
In 2025, Catrin was given to 10 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Catrin a girl's or a boy's name?
Catrin is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Catrin?
Catrin has 2 syllables.
When was Catrin most popular?
Catrin peaked in 2000, when 108 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Catrin a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Catrin currently ranks #2,697 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.