Katarzyna is a beautiful and distinctive feminine given name of Slavic origin, particularly common among Poles and other Slavic peoples. It is derived from the adjective "katar" which means pure or clear, suggesting a sense of clarity and radiance associated with the name. Katarzyna is also believed to be related to the Greek name Katherina, both sharing a root meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.
The name Katarzyna experienced a peak in popularity between 1997 and 2000 with over 40 births recorded each year during this period, reaching its highest point at 41 births in 1998. However, the number of babies named Katarzyna has been declining since then, with fewer than 20 births per year occurring between 2005 and 2023, including recent lows of 5 births in 2017, 6 births in 2021, and 5 births in 2022. Overall, there have been a total of 720 births with the name Katarzyna since 1980.