Catalina Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Catalina is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Catalina?
Catalina is spelled C-A-T-A-L-I-N-A. The name has 8 letters.
Catalina at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Catalina is commonly associated with the meaning “pure” through its connection to the Greek name Aikaterine.
- Origin
- Catalina is associated with Spanish and other Romance languages and is linked to the Greek name Aikaterine.
- Pronunciation
- ka-ta-LEE-na · 4 syllables
Catalina Popularity in 2025
Rank#111
Recorded Births2,456
- Girls usage rose 17 places to #111 and recorded 234 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Catalina Mean?
Catalina is commonly associated with the meaning “pure” through its connection to the Greek name Aikaterine.
Origin: Catalina is associated with Spanish and other Romance languages and is linked to the Greek name Aikaterine.
How Do You Pronounce Catalina?
Pronunciationka-ta-LEE-na
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Catalina?
- History
- The name Catalina has been used historically in Spanish-speaking regions and appears in various literary and religious contexts over several centuries.
Catalina Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 2,456 | #111 |
| 2024 | Girls | 2,222 | #128 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,935 | #146 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,953 | #149 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,746 | #166 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,597 | #179 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,566 | #189 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,364 | #237 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,229 | #260 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,033 | #315 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,005 | #325 |
| 2014 | Girls | 889 | #366 |
| 2013 | Girls | 781 | #394 |
| 2012 | Girls | 642 | #476 |
| 2011 | Girls | 443 | #647 |
| 2010 | Girls | 417 | #687 |
| 2009 | Girls | 503 | #599 |
| 2008 | Girls | 425 | #705 |
| 2007 | Girls | 411 | #711 |
| 2006 | Girls | 411 | #686 |
| 2005 | Girls | 420 | #659 |
| 2004 | Girls | 340 | #766 |
| 2003 | Girls | 328 | #757 |
| 2002 | Girls | 294 | #796 |
When Was Catalina Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
2,456 recorded births
National rank #111
2024 · Girls
2,222 recorded births
National rank #128
2022 · Girls
1,953 recorded births
National rank #149
2023 · Girls
1,935 recorded births
National rank #146
Where Catalina Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #29 | 621 |
| CA | #38 | 570 |
| NV | #48 | 38 |
| AZ | #68 | 79 |
| NM | #76 | 16 |
| FL | #82 | 191 |
| IL | #83 | 98 |
| CO | #104 | 50 |