Holding steady.
Popularity of Ketrina since 1963
Babies named Ketrina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ketrina is a rare and modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1963, reflecting the post-war trend of inventing new names by blending familiar sounds. It reached its highest usage in 1971, its peak year, though it never broke into the top 1000. Since then, its trajectory has remained stable with very occasional births. The name's etymology is uncertain; it may derive from Katrina, a form of Katherine, or be a purely invented creation. Without a clear historical or cultural anchor, Ketrina remains a distinctive and uncommon choice, chosen by parents seeking originality.
Ketrina first appeared in U.S. records in 1963. It likely arose as a creative respelling or elaboration of Katrina or Catrina, names that are European forms of Katherine. Alternatively, it may be a blend of popular name sounds, such as the 'Ke-' prefix and the '-trina' suffix. Its usage has been sporadic and never reached high rankings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ket, Trina, Ketri
Sibling names for Ketrina
Names that share Ketrina's style, for a brother or sister.
