Catalina
Catalina is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Catalina is the Spanish form of Katherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. It traditionally means 'pure' and has steadily risen in popularity in the United States in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
33,009 babies in the United States have been named Catalina since 1880. It ranks #785 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #142.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.6 %)
- TX (24.5 %)
- FL (8.4 %)
- NY (4.9 %)
- IL (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 26 |
| 1900-1910 | 73 |
| 1910-1920 | 278 |
| 1920-1930 | 817 |
| 1930-1940 | 616 |
| 1940-1950 | 422 |
| 1950-1960 | 538 |
| 1960-1970 | 678 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,001 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,304 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,236 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,742 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,369 |
| 2020-2029 | 11,909 |
Famous people named Catalina
- Catalina Sandino Moreno: Actress
- Catalina Denis: Actress, Model
Nicknames
Cat, Cata, Lina, Catty
Fun facts
- Catalina of Aragon was Queen of England as the first wife of King Henry VIII.
- Santa Catalina Island off the California coast popularizes the name in American culture.