Katrine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Katrine is a name of Greek origin meaning 'pure'. It evolved from Aikaterine to various forms, including Catherine and Katherine, before becoming popular in its modern form, Katrine. The name embodies traits of elegance and strength but does not have biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Katrine"
Pronunciation
/kəˈtriːn/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Katrine is derived from the Greek name 'Aikaterine', which is often associated with the word 'katharos', meaning 'pure'.
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Aikaterine, Catherine, Katherine, Katrine
Historical Usage
The name Katrine gained popularity in the Middle Ages as a variant of Catherine, particularly in Scandinavian countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Catherine, Katherine, Kate, Katie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Katrine is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with strength and grace.
Famous People
Katrine Marcal, a Swedish author and journalist, Katrine Madsen, a Danish politician
📊 Katrine Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Katrine Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 27 peak births in 1981
Geographic Spread
Popular across 2 US states, with strongest presence in New York
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Katrine"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Katrine"
"Katrine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4898th of 9107 | 55 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5551st of 9204 | 40 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4234th of 12526 | 162 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3824th of 19264 | 263 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5469th of 27321 | 244 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11695th of 35406 | 123 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 22988th of 30306 | 16 |
Regional Popularity of "Katrine" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Katrine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
87.88% 3061st/3483 |
- |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Katrine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Katrine" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Katrine" in the United States
The name Katrine is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Katrine has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Katrine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4898th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5551st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4234th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3824th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5469th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11695th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 22988th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Katrine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.