Ekaterini
A girl's name of Greek origin with 201 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A transliteration of the Greek female given name Αικατερίνη (Aikateríni).
Ekaterini is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, the Modern Greek form of Katherine, from the ancient Greek Aikaterinē, meaning 'pure' or possibly from the goddess Hecate.
Ekaterini is the standard modern Greek name, used by millions of women across Greece and in the Greek diaspora worldwide. Saint Catherine of Alexandria — one of the most venerated saints of the early church — makes this name's heritage both ancient and spiritually profound.
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In the American context, Ekaterini is a girl's name with several decades of recorded use (1973–2008). Its Greek roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 201 total births, Ekaterini exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ekaterini has 25+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1973.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43 | #13625 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 28 | #13079 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 70 | #7662 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 60 | #6294 | — |
The Story of Ekaterini
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1978, Ekaterini is a Gen X staple. Girls named Ekaterini are most likely born between 1973 and 1988.
How rare is Ekaterini?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ekaterini is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1973, peaked in the 1980s with 70 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Ekaterini by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(25 years, 1973–2008)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8 | #12945 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14337 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16879 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12796 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9027 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15763 |
| 1998 | 5 | #14848 |
| 1996 | 6 | #12295 |
| 1994 | 5 | #14088 |
| 1993 | 6 | #12230 |
| 1991 | 6 | #11935 |
| 1989 | 8 | #8981 |
| 1987 | 7 | #9052 |
| 1986 | 8 | #7952 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6587 |
| 1983 | 13 | #5224 |
| 1982 | 10 | #6488 |
| 1981 | 8 | #7598 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9413 |
| 1979 | 13 | #5176 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1973–2008