Meaning and history
Caitríona is the Irish form of Katherine, a name of Greek origin whose earliest meaning is uncertain but which was later associated with katharos, “pure.” It has long been established in Irish-speaking communities. Irish actress Caitríona Balfe and musician Caitríona O’Leary are notable bearers.
20062006: 10 births, rank #10,611
2007: 8 births, rank #12,676
2008: 5 births, rank #17,504
2009: no US SSA record for this spelling
2010: no US SSA record for this spelling
20112011: no US SSA record for this spelling
2012: 6 births, rank #14,962
2013: 9 births, rank #11,000
2014: no US SSA record for this spelling
2015: 11 births, rank #9,481
20162016: 5 births, rank #16,215
2017: 9 births, rank #10,689
2018: 17 births, rank #6,792
2019: 10 births, rank #9,736
2020: no US SSA record for this spelling
20212021: 5 births, rank #15,251
2022: 11 births, rank #9,056
2023: no US SSA record for this spelling
2024: 7 births, rank #12,161
20252025: 5 births, rank #14,942
In 2025, 5 babies were recorded with the name Caitriona, ranking #14,942 among girls.