Katrin Name Meaning

Preciously “pure” in meaning, Katrin is a German variant of the classic Katherine. She’s seldom heard stateside, but that doesn’t mean that she isn’t perfect for your little girl. We love her soft sound and meaning with heart. We’d also love to meet more little Katrins.

Infographic of Katrin name meaning, which is Meaning "pure," Katrin is a German variant of Katherine.
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Katrin Name Popularity

How popular is the name Katrin? Here’s everything we know.

Year Rank # Births % Births
1910 0 0%
1911 0 0%
1912 0 0%
1913 0 0%
1914 0 0%
1915 0 0%
1916 0 0%
1917 0 0%
1918 0 0%
1919 0 0%
1920 0 0%
1921 0 0%
1922 0 0%
1923 0 0%
1924 0 0%
1925 0 0%
1926 0 0%
1927 0 0%
1928 0 0%
1929 0 0%
1930 0 0%
1931 0 0%
1932 0 0%
1933 0 0%
1934 0 0%
1935 0 0%
1936 0 0%
1937 0 0%
1938 0 0%
1939 0 0%
1940 0 0%
1941 0 0%
1942 0 0%
1943 0 0%
1944 0 0%
1945 0 0%
1946 0 0%
1947 0 0%
1948 0 0%
1949 0 0%
1950 0 0%
1951 0 0%
1952 0 0%
1953 0 0%
1954 0 0%
1955 0 0%
1956 0 0%
1957 0 0%
1958 0 0%
1959 0 0%
1960 0 0%
1961 0 0%
1962 0 0%
1963 0 0%
1964 0 0%
1965 0 0%
1966 0 0%
1967 0 0%
1968 0 0%
1969 0 0%
1970 0 0%
1971 0 0%
1972 2,170 7 0.0005%
1973 2,229 7 0.0005%
1974 0 0%
1975 0 0%
1976 0 0%
1977 0 0%
1978 0 0%
1979 0 0%
1980 0 0%
1981 3,202 5 0.0003%
1982 0 0%
1983 0 0%
1984 0 0%
1985 0 0%
1986 3,068 5 0.0003%
1987 0 0%
1988 0 0%
1989 0 0%
1990 3,262 6 0.0004%
1991 0 0%
1992 0 0%
1993 3,825 5 0.0003%
1994 0 0%
1995 3,650 5 0.0003%
1996 0 0%
1997 0 0%
1998 0 0%
1999 0 0%
2000 0 0%
2001 0 0%
2002 0 0%
2003 0 0%
2004 3,753 5 0.0003%
2005 0 0%
2006 0 0%
2007 0 0%
2008 0 0%
2009 0 0%
2010 0 0%
2011 0 0%
2012 0 0%
2013 0 0%
2014 0 0%
2015 0 0%
2016 0 0%
2017 0 0%
2018 0 0%
2019 0 0%
2020 0 0%
2021 0 0%
2022 0 0%

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New York (NY)

Data via SSA.gov.


Names Like Katrin

If you like Katrin, you’ll love these other names like Katrin.


What names are diminutives of Katrin?

A diminutive is a name that’s like Katrin sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Katrin, but shorter.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Kat

Pure

Greek

Rin

Companion

Japanese

Rina

Beloved; peace; pure; queen; melody; joyful

Latin


What names are variants of Katrin?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Katrin.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Caitlin

Pure

Greek

Catherine

Pure

Greek

Catrin

Pure

Greek

Karen

A Scandinavian form of Catherine.

Danish

Karin

A variant form of Karen.

Scandinavian

Karrin

Pure

Greek

Katherine

Pure

Greek

Katlin

Irish

Katria

Pure

Greek

Katrien

Pure

Greek

Katrina

A German form of Catherine.

Greek

Katrine

Pure

Greek


What names sound like Katrin?

If you like how Katrin sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Katrin.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Aerin

Ireland

Gaelic

Erin

Ireland

Irish

Katniss

Plant Name, Sagittaria Genus

American


What names are similar to Katrin?

Find a name that’s like Katrin, but just a little bit different.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Adelaide

Noble one

German

Adelyn

Noble one

German

Amelia

Work

German

Anniceta

Unconquerable

German

Averie

Elf counsel

English

Emblyn

Peaceful home

German

Heidi

Noble one

German

Jocelyn

Member of the Gauts

German

Matilda

Mighty in battle

German

Welda

Ruler

German


Siblings of Katrin

Mamas with kids named Katrin also have kids with these names.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Lewis

A variant form of Louis.

German

3 Comments

  1. As a Katrin myself, it is a pretty name but people always mispronounce it

  2. My hubby and I are choosing the name Katrin for our baby girl , I would really love to know the meaning of this name.

  3. Katrin is the Scandinavian name for Kathrine. We have ancestors from Sweden. Means Pure. It is easy to spell and pronounce. Sounds different, yet familiar.


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