girl's name
Ecaterina
eh-kah-teh-REE-nah (Romanian)
- Origin Romanian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 5
- Letters 9
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 247
Ecaterina is a girl's name with 5 syllables. In 1984 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Ecaterina is a name of Romanian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2023, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 75,279 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2009.
- 5 syllables, with the stress on syllable 4.
Ecaterina Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 80 |
How Popular Is Ecaterina?
In 2025, Ecaterina was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Ecaterina 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 Ecaterina
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ecaterina Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ecaterina over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ecaterina
- Romanian eh-kah-teh-REE-nah
Sibling Names for Ecaterina
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ecaterina — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ecaterina
How popular is the name Ecaterina?
In 2025, Ecaterina was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Ecaterina a girl's or a boy's name?
Ecaterina is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ecaterina?
Ecaterina has 5 syllables.
When was Ecaterina most popular?
Ecaterina peaked in 2023, when 17 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Ecaterina a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ecaterina currently ranks #3,558 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.