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SHAHR-luht
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Katrina
GirlGerman, English· “form of Katherine; often linked to pure”
- Meaning
- form of Katherine; often linked to pure (origin disputed)
- Origin
- German, English
- Pronunciation
- kuh-TREE-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,226
- US babies 2025
- 83
- Best rank
- #87 (1982)
- Peak year
- 1980
Meaning and origin of Katrina
Katrina is often said to mean “form of Katherine; often linked to pure”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to German and English roots.
Katrina is a form of Katherine used in German, Dutch and Scandinavian languages, also written Katrine and Catriona in other traditions. The ultimate origin of Katherine is uncertain, but it was linked early on with the Greek katharos, pure, which influenced its spelling. Saint Catherine of Alexandria made the name widespread in medieval Europe. In American literature, Katrina Van Tassel is the heroine courted by Ichabod Crane in Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Katrina has a crisp, lively sound, and Kat, Kate and Trina are familiar nicknames.
Popularity over time
Katrina first appears in US Social Security records in 1895. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 67 different years, starting in 1945. Its best national rank was #87 in 1982, and the most babies received it in 1980, when 3,397 were named Katrina. In 2025, 83 babies were named Katrina, and it ranked #2,226 nationally. That is 63% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,321 in 1920, #602 in 1950, #90 in 1980, #236 in 2000, #856 in 2010, and #2,226 in 2025. Of the 101,493 US girls named Katrina since records began, 28% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 24,292 babies. Since 2010, 2,906 more have been named Katrina.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Monique, Mindy, Alison, Veronica, and Tasha.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Katrina ranked highest in Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | #1003 | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | #1058 | 8 |
| Arizona | #1145 | 5 |
| Ohio | #1359 | 6 |
| New York | #2253 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Katrina is usually pronounced kuh-TREE-nuh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with K and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Katrina
A few middle names that flow with Katrina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Katrina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Katrina mean?
Katrina is often said to mean “form of Katherine; often linked to pure”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to German and English roots.
What is the origin of the name Katrina?
Katrina has German, English, and Greek roots. Katrina is a form of Katherine used in German, Dutch and Scandinavian languages, also written Katrine and Catriona in other traditions.
Is Katrina a popular name?
Not especially. Katrina ranked #2,226 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Katrina a boy or girl name?
Katrina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Katrina?
Katrina is usually pronounced kuh-TREE-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings