Holding steady.
Popularity of Katrinka since 1940
Babies named Katrinka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 51 |
| 1950s | 161 |
| 1960s | 136 |
| 1970s | 116 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Katrinka is a rare and charming Slavic diminutive of Katherine, first recorded in the United States in 1940. Its peak year was 1954, reflecting a mid-century interest in European-inflected names. Since then, its usage has been stable but exceedingly infrequent, with fewer than five births per year in recent decades. The name carries a distinctly Eastern European flavor, reminiscent of Czech and Slovak heritage, and offers the friendly nicknames Kat and Trina. For parents seeking a name that is both familiar and unusual, Katrinka provides a melodic alternative to more common Katherine variants.
Katrinka is a Czech and Slovak diminutive of Katherine, which derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, of debated origin (possibly from hekateros 'each of the two' or from the goddess Hecate). In Central and Eastern Europe, the -inka suffix is a common affectionate diminutive, giving Katrinka a distinctly Slavic feel. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States, likely brought by immigrants, with a peak in the 1950s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kat, Trina, Inka
Sibling names for Katrinka
Names that share Katrinka's style, for a brother or sister.
