Catalina

Catalina: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameSpanish origin#111 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkΓ¦tΙ™ΛˆliːnΙ™/

Meaning and origin of Catalina

  • A female given name from Spanish.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Catalina.

How popular is Catalina?

#111girls, 2025
2,456U.S. babies in 2025
#111peak rank (2025)
33,016babies since 1880

Since 1880, 33,009 girls and 7 boys in the U.S. have been named Catalina (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #111 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #6613 in 1991. In 2025 it ranked #111 for girls, with 2,456 babies given the name.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Catalina FAQ

What does the name Catalina mean?

A female given name from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish Catalina.

What is the origin of the name Catalina?

Catalina is listed as a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Catalina?

Since 1880, 33,009 girls and 7 boys in the U.S. have been named Catalina (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #111 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #6613 in 1991. In 2025 it ranked #111 for girls, with 2,456 babies given the name.

Is Catalina a boy or girl name?

Catalina is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 33,009 girls and 7 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.