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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Catalina — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Catalin|Catalino
LatinGirl→ Stable

Catalina

kah-tuh-LEE-nuh · 4 syllables

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Girl
#128
→ Stable
#128
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 51
Peak rank
#128 in 2024
5yr change
+19 ranks
Birth frequency
6.2 per 10,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #128 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Catalina

Popularity score: 51  ·  SSA Rank: #128

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
56
Higher than 56% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+19 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Latin RootSpanishClassicRomanticPureGirl4-syllableInternationalRoyalFeminineTimelessModerately Popular
Character
passionate determinationgraceful strengthcreative spiritloyal heartvibrant energy
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Catalinas

resilientsteadfastfrontierpioneeringdutiful
STRONG
High confidence

Catalina is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #128 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +19 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#128 · niche
Catalina at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin Catherina, derived from Greek 'katharos' meaning pure. Popular in Spanish-speaking cultures as the female form of Catalán (Catalan).
Language root:Latin · Greek · Spanish
Peak rank:#128 in 2024
5yr change:+19 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Catalina Sandino Moreno
Actress
Catalina Saenz
Historic Texas Ranger's daughter
Similar Sound
KaterinaKatarinaCataloniaCarolinaCarlina
Similar Style
IsabellaValentinaAdrianaJuliannaGabrielaSerafina
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Catalina
MarcoLucasDiegoSofiaLuciaMateoElenaRafael
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Valentina
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Adriana
Latin · #323
→ Stable
Julianna
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→ Stable
Gabriela
Hebrew · #298
→ Stable
Serafina
Latin · #1231
↑↑ Surging
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Catalina illustration
Name Intelligence
Catalina · Overview
Summary

Catalina is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #128 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 19/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Romantic · Regal character
Catalina carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
catalina.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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