Katina
Katina is a Greek feminine name, a variant of the name Katherine. It was among the top 1,000 names for newborn girls in the United States between 1972 and 1982. The popularity of the name in the United States coincided with the birth of a baby called Katina on the American soap opera Where the Heart Is in 1972.
- Greek
- Macedonian
- Bulgarian
Meaning & Origin of Katina
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
Katina is a Greek feminine name, a variant of the name Katherine. It was among the top 1,000 names for newborn girls in the United States between 1972 and 1982. The popularity of the name in the United States coincided with the birth of a baby called Katina on the American soap opera Where the Heart Is in 1972.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)
- Greek
- Macedonian
- Bulgarian
The Story of Katina
The earliest SSA record of Katina as a baby girl name dates back to 1920, when 5 babies received it. 1972 was its biggest year on record, with 2,745 newborns named Katina — #117 in the national rankings. The 1970s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 70% of all recorded Katinas. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (10 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 11K Katinas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Variants & Related Forms of Katina
Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Katina. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Names that sound like Katina
Phonetically similar names — useful when Katina is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.
Frequently Asked Questions about Katina
What does the name Katina mean?
What is the origin of the name Katina?
How popular is Katina in 2026?
When was Katina most popular?
In which U.S. states is Katina most popular?
Is Katina a unisex name?
What names go well with Katina?
What are nicknames or variants of Katina?
About the name Katina
Katina is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1920 and has accumulated 11K births in the dataset. Katina's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #117. Use the chart and map above to compare Katina's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
Continue exploring
- Top names of 1972 →
- Names of the 1970s →
- Names starting with "K" →
- Browse all girl names →
- Top names of 2026 →
Data sources
- Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
- Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
- Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
- Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
- Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .
Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.