Katrina
Pronunciation: [ k-uhtr-EEN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Katrina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 238 babies have been named Katrina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Katrina is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,395 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,395
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Katrina
Katrina is a boy name .
Is Katrina a boy or girl name? Katrina is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,395 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,642. Katrina is more commonly used as a girl name.
Katrina is currently ranked #10,395 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Katrina include Kat, Katr, Katry, Katrie, Ina, Inay, Inaie, Kay, Kaie, and Katkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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