Catherina
Pronunciation: [ k-ahth-er-EEN-uh ]
Catherina is a girl baby name. Ranked #48,975 in the US, popular nicknames include Cat, Cay, and Catie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Catherina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 809 babies have been named Catherina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Catherina is past its peak , currently ranked #48,975 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,975
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Catherina
Catherina is a girl name .
Catherina is currently ranked #48,975 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Catherina include Cat, Cay, Catie, and Cathie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Catherina include Catherine . 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