Katriona
Girl name · 147 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Katriona: 147 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 1986.
A Scottish Gaelic form of Catherine, Katriona carries the same ancient meaning of 'pure', derived from the Greek Aikaterine. While less common than its sister spelling Catriona, it shares the lyrical lilt of the Highlands and appears in Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1893 novel *Catriona*, the sequel to *Kidnapped*. Notable bearers include Canadian author Katriona Goldmann and Scottish actress Katriona Macgregor, who performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company. The name also resonates through the Scandinavian variant Katrina, famously associated with Hurricane Katrina, though that storms impact has little bearing on the name’s gentle, timeless appeal. In Scotland, Katriona remains a cherished if uncommon choice, quietly evoking both Gaelic heritage and a classic sense of purity.
Girl 28 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19869 babies
- Latest (2007)
- #7443 babies
- Total births
- 147since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 15%vs prior 5y