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Catrina

Girl name · 189 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Catrina: 189 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 14 births in 1982.

Catrina is the Scottish Gaelic and Anglicised form of Catherine, ultimately from the Greek Aikaterine, a name whose meaning has long been linked to katharos, meaning ‘pure’. This elegant variant has deep roots in Scotland, where it shares the same romantic cadence as Catriona. Notable bearers include the Scottish folk singer Catrina Davies, known for her evocative voice, and the Canadian actress Catrina Le Doan, who has appeared in

Girl 29 of 52 years

Peak year
198214 babies
Latest (2008)
#5725 babies
Total births
189since 1974
5-year trend
▲ 9%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1982 · 14
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).