Rising since 2002, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Kateryna since 1982
Babies named Kateryna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 79 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Kateryna, the Ukrainian form of Katherine, has been recorded in the United States since 1982. As of 2025, it ranked 9,457th nationally, with a 1 in 160,727 incidence rate. The name reached its peak popularity in 2024, reflecting a steady upward trajectory since 2002. While not yet common in any single state, its rising usage mirrors growing interest in Slavic and Greek-derived names among American families.
Kateryna is the Ukrainian form of Katherine, which derives from the Greek name Aikaterine. The Greek origin is often linked to katharos, meaning 'pure.' The name has been widely used in Ukraine and other Eastern Slavic countries, often associated with Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Katya, Katy, Ryna
Sibling names for Kateryna
Names that share Kateryna's style, for a brother or sister.
