Katherina
Katherina is a girl baby name. Ranked #8,663 in the US, popular nicknames include Kat, Kay, and Katie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Katherina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,462 babies have been named Katherina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Katherina is past its peak , currently ranked #8,663 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,663
- Total SSA Count
- 13
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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About the Name Katherina
Katherina is a girl name .
Katherina is currently ranked #8,663 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Katherina include Kat, Kay, Katie, and Kathie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Katherina include Katherine, Kathryn, Kathleen, Kathy, Kathlyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis