Katerina
Meaning: Echoing with tenderness and familial warmth
Origin: Scandinavian/Latin
Gender: Girl
Rank in Sweden: #1404
Total births: 45
History: Katerina has been a cornerstone of naming in Bohuslän, rooted in Zlatan Ibrahimović and Swedish football pride. It brings visions of archipelago islands bathed in evening light and the celebration of Easter witches (Påskkärring) traditions. The name symbolizes hemtrevnad — the coziness of a Swedish home in Swedish culture.
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| Current rank (2021) | #1074 |
| Babies named Katerina in 2021 | 5 |
| Total recorded in Sweden | 45 |
| Peak year | 2016 (5 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #783 |
| Years in records | 2004–2021 (13 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 43 spots |
Frequently asked about Katerina
What does the name Katerina mean?
Katerina means “Echoing with tenderness and familial warmth” from Scandinavian/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Katerina?
Katerina has Scandinavian/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Echoing with tenderness and familial warmth”.
How popular is Katerina in Sweden?
Katerina ranked #1074 in Sweden in 2021 — given to 5 babies that year.
Is Katerina a boy or girl name?
Katerina is predominantly a girls' name in Sweden — over 90% of Katerinas in registered births are female.
Is the name Katerina rising or falling in popularity?
Katerina has fallen 43 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Sweden — from #1031 in 2016 to #1074 in 2021.
How long has Katerina been recorded in Sweden?
Katerina appears in birth records in Sweden across 13 years — from 2004 through 2021.