Katrine, of Scandinavian origin, is a variant spelling of Catherine. It means 'pure' or 'innocent'. This unique name has been popularized by notable figures such as Katrine Holmberg, the Finnish-Swedish author and translator.
The name Katrine experienced fluctuations in popularity over the century with a notable peak between 1962 and 1971, reaching a high of 24 births in 1970. However, it has since become less common, with fewer than 10 births recorded annually since 2003, and only 5 births each in 2016 and 2017.