Catalina Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Catalina

Catalina Name Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: cah-tah-lee-nah
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Catalina Name Meaning

Catalina means “pure” or “clear,” which is fitting for a name that has stood the test of time. The name is often given to girls who are seen as innocent, virtuous, and pure of heart.

Origins of the Name Catalina

The name Catalina first appeared in Spain in the 15th century and quickly spread throughout Europe and the Americas. It was particularly popular among Spanish-speaking countries and communities and remains a popular name in Spain, Mexico, and other Latin American countries to this day.

Popularity of the Name Catalina

Catalina has remained a popular name for girls throughout history, and its popularity shows no signs of waning. In the United States, the name has been in the top 1,000 names for girls since the late 1800s, and it has been in the top 100 names for girls in recent years. Similarly, in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries, the name remains popular and is often given to girls of all ages.

Fun Facts on the Name Catalina

The name is the Spanish version of the name Katherine and is sometimes spelled with a “K” instead of a “C”.
The island of Santa Catalina, located off the coast of California, was named after Saint Katherine of Alexandria and is sometimes referred to simply as “Catalina”.
The famous Spanish novelist, Gabriel García Márquez, gave his daughter the name Catalina.

Final Thoughts on the Name Catalina

Catalina is a name with a long and rich history. Its Spanish and Latin roots give it a unique and exotic flavor, and its meaning of “pure” or “clear” is fitting for a name that has stood the test of time. Whether you’re looking for a name for your daughter or just love the sound of the name, Catalina is definitely a name worth considering.

Catalina Name Popularity

How popular is the name Catalina? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	791	8	0.0023%
1911	867	6	0.0016%
1912	886	10	0.002%
1913	787	17	0.003%
1914	948	13	0.0019%
1915	922	23	0.0025%
1916	1,349	6	0.0006%
1917	772	43	0.0043%
1918	850	36	0.0034%
1919	798	43	0.0041%
1920	740	57	0.0051%
1921	769	55	0.0048%
1922	716	65	0.0058%
1923	762	55	0.0049%
1924	657	88	0.0076%
1925	670	78	0.0069%
1926	657	78	0.0071%
1927	677	72	0.0065%
1928	614	87	0.0081%
1929	643	76	0.0073%
1930	558	104	0.01%
1931	697	52	0.0053%
1932	692	57	0.0058%
1933	677	52	0.0056%
1934	725	48	0.005%
1935	752	44	0.0045%
1936	768	39	0.004%
1937	844	31	0.0031%
1938	825	36	0.0035%
1939	832	32	0.0031%
1940	767	44	0.0041%
1941	934	27	0.0024%
1942	990	28	0.0022%
1943	929	34	0.0026%
1944	957	28	0.0023%
1945	907	34	0.0028%
1946	1,100	24	0.0016%
1947	1,055	33	0.002%
1948	975	41	0.0026%
1949	1,034	36	0.0022%
1950	1,083	33	0.002%
1951	1,032	39	0.0023%
1952	1,077	36	0.0021%
1953	1,077	38	0.0021%
1954	1,075	40	0.0022%
1955	1,185	30	0.0016%
1956	1,148	39	0.0021%
1957	1,053	52	0.0027%
1958	1,103	47	0.0025%
1959	1,113	47	0.0025%
1960	1,233	37	0.002%
1961	1,166	47	0.0025%
1962	1,180	42	0.0023%
1963	1,123	49	0.0027%
1964	1,059	58	0.0033%
1965	891	78	0.0048%
1966	1,007	58	0.0037%
1967	1,121	44	0.0029%
1968	1,108	48	0.0032%
1969	1,079	56	0.0036%
1970	1,025	70	0.0044%
1971	1,021	72	0.0048%
1972	1,054	62	0.0046%
1973	1,092	55	0.0042%
1974	913	88	0.0068%
1975	892	99	0.0077%
1976	928	90	0.007%
1977	979	87	0.0065%
1978	1,008	84	0.0062%
1979	1,059	81	0.0057%
1980	931	106	0.0072%
1981	991	95	0.0065%
1982	1,010	95	0.0064%
1983	1,007	90	0.0061%
1984	949	104	0.007%
1985	1,014	96	0.0063%
1986	1,021	97	0.0064%
1987	1,111	82	0.0054%
1988	1,001	111	0.0071%
1989	814	184	0.0114%
1990	906	163	0.0098%
1991	878	175	0.0107%
1992	899	171	0.0107%
1993	889	167	0.0107%
1994	830	190	0.0124%
1995	919	156	0.0104%
1996	826	192	0.0128%
1997	884	180	0.0122%
1998	932	172	0.0115%
1999	838	207	0.0138%
2000	778	244	0.016%
2001	784	249	0.0165%
2002	799	242	0.0161%
2003	780	266	0.0175%
2004	759	293	0.0192%
2005	663	372	0.0243%
2006	693	361	0.0231%
2007	705	367	0.0233%
2008	689	384	0.0248%
2009	602	451	0.0302%
2010	688	364	0.0253%
2011	649	385	0.027%
2012	479	589	0.0413%
2013	390	740	0.052%
2014	358	862	0.0592%
2015	319	973	0.0669%
2016	308	1,001	0.0694%
2017	254	1,197	0.0858%
2018	232	1,321	0.0961%
2019	183	1,526	0.1127%
2020	177	1,538	0.1208%
2021	160	1,638	0.134%
2022	149	1,914	0.1451%
2023	147	1,918	0.1482%

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Names Like Catalina

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What names sound like Catalina?

If you like how Catalina sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Catalina.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Catalin	Pure	Greek
Cataline	Pure	Greek
Catlina	Pure	Greek
Katalina	Pure	Greek

What names are similar to Catalina?

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Cabalina	Having to do with horses	Spanish
Natalina	Birthday	Latin

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Siblings of Catalina

Mamas with kids named Catalina also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Emilia	To rival	Latin
Julian	Young at heart	Latin

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Desiree Villanueva May 19 at 8:07 am

Because they were both family names my grandmother and my husband’s grandmother name

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Yeni Mar 24 at 10:15 am

The father absolutely loved the name Catalina and was set to having a daughter with that name. Her middle name is Esmeralda. I chose Catalina Esmeralda since it has a very poetic sound, plus the meanings. Catalina means “pure,” while the name Esmeralda is a beautiful forest green jewel, which represents her birth month. So you could say she’s a pure gem ?

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Angelina Sep 20 at 10:33 am

My husband chose the name Catalina since it is a family name, and I loved it as well.

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Alyssa Sep 20 at 9:51 am

We wanted an old school spanish name and came across this one. We named her Catalina Rosario and as nickname will call her Cat or Cat Rose.

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Jenna Mar 19 at 4:53 pm

We loved this name when I was pregnant with my first baby girl 6 years ago but chose Gianna instead. Now with this new darling baby, it was easy because Catalina was one of our top favorites in the very beginning of starting our family :). We love that her nickname is KitCat!

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Summer Jan 29 at 10:31 am

She’s perfect

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Aixa Aug 6 at 1:11 pm

I got my babys name from the movie Columbiana. It was the little girls name..it represents a columbian flower.

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- Jeanette Gonzalez Sep 7 at 12:45 pm
  
  In the movie her name was Catalea
  
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Tania Jun 13 at 3:03 pm

It is a Spanish name and I’m Hispanic. It is also my my middle name.

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