Catalina Girl

Popularity: #108 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kah-tah-LEE-nah /kætəˈliːnə/

Origin: Spanish; Latin

Meaning: Spanish: pure; Latin: chaste

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Catalina has its roots in the Greek name Aikaterine, which is believed to derive from the Greek word 'katharos,' meaning 'pure.' This name was adopted into Latin as Catharina, which later evolved into various forms across different languages, including the Spanish Catalina. The transition into English occurred through the influence of Spanish and Latin during the medieval period, particularly as the name became associated with notable historical figures and saints.

One of the most significant historical milestones associated with the name is Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr from the 4th century, who was venerated in both the Eastern and Western Christian traditions. Her feast day is celebrated on November 25, and her legacy contributed to the name's prominence in Christian contexts.

The name also gained further recognition through figures such as Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of Henry VIII of England, who lived in the 16th century. Her influence on English history and the subsequent religious transformations of the era helped solidify the name's presence in English-speaking regions.

Culturally, Catalina is often associated with notions of purity and nobility, reflecting its etymological roots. The name has been embraced in various artistic and literary works, further embedding it within cultural narratives.

In Spanish-speaking cultures, Catalina is frequently used in conjunction with diminutives such as Cata or Lina, which have their own cultural significance and affectionate connotations. Overall, the name Catalina carries a rich historical and cultural resonance, reflecting its journey through languages and societies.

Famous people named Catalina

In this section, you will find notable people named Catalina. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Catalina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Catalina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Catalina Sandino Moreno is an actress best known for Maria Full of Grace, The Last Face, and Love in the Time of Cholera.

Catalina de Erauso is a historical figure best known for her autobiography and her life as a nun and soldier in colonial Spain and the Americas.

Fictional characters named Catalina

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Catalina is a fictional character from the video game series Grand Theft Auto. She is a prominent antagonist in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, known for her ruthless and unpredictable nature.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Catalina, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

IsabellaSofiaLuciaValentinaGabrielaMariana

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Catalina. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

CaterinaKatrinaCathyCaitlinCassandraCarinaCeliaCarmen

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Catalina was first seen in the United States in 1893.

Catalina has ranked as high as #271 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Catalina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Catalina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Catalina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Catalina.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,456 0 2,456
2024 2,222 0 2,222
2023 1,935 0 1,935
2022 1,953 0 1,953
2021 1,746 0 1,746
2020 1,597 0 1,597
2019 1,566 0 1,566
2018 1,364 0 1,364
2017 1,229 0 1,229
2016 1,033 0 1,033
2015 1,005 0 1,005
2014 889 0 889
2013 781 0 781
2012 642 0 642
2011 443 0 443
2010 417 0 417
2009 503 0 503
2008 425 0 425
2007 411 0 411
2006 411 0 411
2005 420 0 420
2004 340 0 340
2003 328 0 328
2002 294 0 294
2001 310 0 310
2000 300 0 300
1999 257 0 257
1998 220 0 220
1997 227 0 227
1996 232 0 232
1995 200 0 200
1994 239 0 239
1993 218 0 218
1992 220 0 220
1991 229 7 222
1990 201 0 201
1989 217 0 217
1988 134 0 134
1987 105 0 105
1986 123 0 123
1985 109 0 109
1984 127 0 127
1983 116 0 116
1982 123 0 123
1981 120 0 120
1980 130 0 130
1979 104 0 104
1978 115 0 115
1977 119 0 119
1976 113 0 113
1975 112 0 112
1974 103 0 103
1973 67 0 67
1972 82 0 82
1971 96 0 96
1970 90 0 90
1969 71 0 71
1968 68 0 68
1967 66 0 66
1966 70 0 70
1965 86 0 86
1964 76 0 76
1963 67 0 67
1962 66 0 66
1961 57 0 57
1960 51 0 51
1959 62 0 62
1958 61 0 61
1957 66 0 66
1956 52 0 52
1955 44 0 44
1954 53 0 53
1953 52 0 52
1952 51 0 51
1951 55 0 55
1950 42 0 42
1949 49 0 49
1948 51 0 51
1947 46 0 46
1946 31 0 31
1945 44 0 44
1944 39 0 39
1943 40 0 40
1942 36 0 36
1941 37 0 37
1940 49 0 49
1939 49 0 49
1938 43 0 43
1937 45 0 45
1936 46 0 46
1935 55 0 55
1934 65 0 65
1933 64 0 64
1932 65 0 65
1931 69 0 69
1930 115 0 115
1929 87 0 87
1928 100 0 100
1927 78 0 78
1926 91 0 91
1925 96 0 96
1924 102 0 102
1923 64 0 64
1922 74 0 74
1921 62 0 62
1920 63 0 63
1919 50 0 50
1918 40 0 40
1917 49 0 49
1916 13 0 13
1915 28 0 28
1914 25 0 25
1913 28 0 28
1912 17 0 17
1911 16 0 16
1910 12 0 12
1909 9 0 9
1908 11 0 11
1907 7 0 7
1906 12 0 12
1905 10 0 10
1904 7 0 7
1903 5 0 5
1901 5 0 5
1900 7 0 7
1896 7 0 7
1895 5 0 5
1894 6 0 6
1893 8 0 8

Top States for Catalina (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 540
25%
CA 474
22%
FL 172
8%
IL 99
4%
AZ 75
3%
NY 68
3%
NC 62
3%
NJ 47
2%
WA 47
2%
GA 46
2%
VA 43
2%
PA 41
2%
CO 37
2%
NV 34
2%
MA 31
1%
OK 25
1%
IN 25
1%
OR 24
1%
OH 23
1%
UT 23
1%
MI 22
1%
NM 18
1%
KS 18
1%
WI 17
1%
SC 16
1%
TN 16
1%
MD 16
1%
MN 16
1%
AR 15
1%
CT 15
1%
LA 14
1%
MO 14
1%
AL 13
1%
IA 12
1%
NE 10
0%
ID 10
0%
DC 7
0%
KY 7
0%
SD 5
0%
MS 5
0%