The nameCatalina
Catalina is a girl's name of Greek origin, the Spanish form of Catherine, often read as "pure". It is popular in Latin America.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Catalina comes from Catherine, from the Greek Aikaterinē, of uncertain origin, later linked to katharos, "pure".
Origin
Greek, through Spanish. Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII, was Catalina in Spanish.
History
Catalina is among the leading names in Chile, Colombia and Argentina. It reached the American top 130.
Famous people named Catalina
- Catherine of Aragon (Catalina)
- Catalina Sandino Moreno, actress
- Catalina de Erauso, adventurer
Popularity of the name Catalina
Catalina in the United States
Catalina was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 9,441 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Catalina. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Catalina in the United States were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 1,888 births a year on average, against 1,239 in the five years before.
Catalina in France
Catalina was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 615 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Catalina. Its rise began around 1963, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Catalina in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 101 births a year on average, against 86 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Catalina
Names from the same generation as Catalina, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Catalina mean?
Catalina comes from Catherine, from the Greek Aikaterinē, of uncertain origin, later linked to katharos, "pure".
What is the origin of the name Catalina?
Greek, through Spanish. Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII, was Catalina in Spanish.
Is Catalina a girl's or a boy's name?
Catalina is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Catalina?
In 2024, Catalina was the 128th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 2,216 births.
What are the variants of the name Catalina?
Variants and related names of Catalina include Catherine.
What are good sibling names for Catalina?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Athena, Iris, Ivy and Elsie for a sister, Leon, Rory, Beau and August for a brother.
Who are famous people named Catalina?
Catherine of Aragon (Catalina); Catalina Sandino Moreno, actress; Catalina de Erauso, adventurer.