Catalina: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced kat-uh-LEE-nuh · 4 syllables
Catalina means “pure (a form of Katherine)”, from Spanish and Greek.
Borrowed from Spanish Catalina.
- Meaning
- pure (a form of Katherine)
- Origin
- Spanish, Greek
- Pronunciation
- kat-uh-LEE-nuh
- US rank (2025)
- #111
- US babies a year
- about 2,728 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Catalina?
Catalina was the #111 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,456 babies. It’s rising: up 164% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #111 |
| Scotland | #765 |
| Ireland | #588 |
| France | #518 |
| Canada | #746 |
How old are people named Catalina?
Half of US adults named Catalina are older than 30; most are between 18 and 70. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Catalina
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Catalina have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Catalina
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Athena
- Luciana
- Belen
- Thalia
- Valentina
- Margot
- Camila
- Anastacia
- Calista
- Elena
- Mariela
- Seraphina
- Savina
- Rosalina
- Mariana
- Alena
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Questions about Catalina
What does the name Catalina mean?
Catalina means “pure (a form of Katherine)”. It comes from Spanish and Greek.
How do you pronounce Catalina?
Catalina is pronounced kat-uh-LEE-nuh.
How popular is the name Catalina?
Catalina was the #111 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,456 babies. It’s rising: up 164% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Catalina?
Half of US adults named Catalina are older than 30. Most are between 18 and 70.