Katarzyna
Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Katarzyna: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2008.
Katarzyna is the Polish form of Katherine, ultimately from the Greek *katharos* meaning “pure.” This elegant name has been borne by notable figures including Polish athlete Katarzyna Kowalska, an Olympic racewalker, and singer-songwriter Katarzyna Nosowska. While no major places are named directly after Katarzyna, the root Katherine inspired many St Catherine’s locations worldwide, from churches to islands. A cultural note: Katarzyna remains a classic choice in Poland and among Polish diaspora communities, where it is often shortened to Kasia—a warm, familiar nickname that softens the name’s formal grace. For Scottish parents drawn to international names with a strong heritage, it offers a melodic alternative to the more common Catherine.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20084 babies
- Latest (2010)
- #8023 babies
- Total births
- 7since 2008
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y