Catrin
Girl name · 11 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Catrin: 11 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2001.
A Welsh form of Catherine, Catrin traces its origins to the Greek Aikaterine, long associated with the meaning “pure”. One of the name’s most poignant historical bearers was Catrin ferch Gruffudd ap Llywelyn, a 16th-century Welsh noblewoman imprisoned in the Tower of London; her story is commemorated in a poem by Gillian Clarke. In modern times, actress Catrin Stewart is known for her roles in Doctor Who and Sherlock. While not tied to a specific place, the name shares its etymological root with the Scottish town of Catterline. Catrin remains a distinctive alternative to Katherine, especially popular in Wales and increasingly recognised in Scotland.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20014 babies
- Latest (2006)
- #6064 babies
- Total births
- 11since 1996
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y