Will my child share the name Ekaterina with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Ekaterina per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ekaterina in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ekaterina becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ekaterina is declining: down 3,312 places since 2020, to #5,927 in 2025. It peaked at #1,608 in 2011.

Is Ekaterina a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ekaterina is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ekaterina a popular baby name in the United States?

Ekaterina does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Ekaterina

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Ekaterina is a distinctive choice, ranked #5927 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ekaterina in their class.

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About the Name Ekaterina

Ekaterina has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 704 places in five years. It was most popular in 2011 at #1608 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Ekaterina is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ekaterina in their class.