The nameKatrin
Katrin is a German, Icelandic and Estonian form of Katherine.
- Girl's name
- German and Nordic
- Feast day
Meaning
Katrin comes from the Greek Aikaterine, later linked to katharos, "pure".
Origin
German and Nordic.
History
In England and Wales Katrin was 1522nd in 1996, the first year of the series.
Famous people named Katrin
- Katrín Jakobsdóttir, prime minister of Iceland
Popularity of the name Katrin
Katrin in the United States
Katrin was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 208 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Katrin. Its rise began around 1951, and it peaked in 1977. Half of all babies named Katrin in the United States were born before 1985, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Katrin in Austria
Katrin was most popular in Austria in the 1990s, with 2,927 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Katrin. Half of all babies named Katrin in Austria were born before 1991.
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Katrin mean?
Katrin comes from the Greek Aikaterine, later linked to katharos, "pure".
What is the origin of the name Katrin?
German and Nordic.
Is Katrin a girl's or a boy's name?
Katrin is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Katrin?
Variants and related names of Katrin include Catherine, Cathy, Kaisa, Katarzyna, Katharina, Kathy and Katja.
Who are famous people named Katrin?
Katrín Jakobsdóttir, prime minister of Iceland.