Catalina Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Catalina has historical royal associations, such as Catalina de Aragón, known in English as Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of King Henry VIII of England.

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A Deep Dive

Catalina Overview

Meaning

Pure, clear

Gender

Girl

Origin

Spanish, Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name “Aikaterine,” which means “pure.”

Pronunciation

/ˌkæt.əˈliː.nə/

Popularity

Catalina is a charming and timeless name, especially popular in Spanish-speaking countries. In the USA, it ranked at 168th for girls in 2023.

Syllable

4 syllables

Length

8 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Exotic, Traditional, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Graceful, intelligent, serene, elegant

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with purity and innocence, reflecting its Greek origins.

Name Day

November 25 (Spain)
A Deep Dive

Catalina Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Katherine, Katalina, Catriona, Katelina, Cathalina

Common Nicknames

Caty, Lina, Cate, Kat, Catie

Diminutives

Cat, Lina, Kate, Cata, Kitty

Famous People

  • Catalina Sandino Moreno
    (Colombian Actress)
  • Catalina Ponor
    (Romanian Gymnast)
  • Catalina Denis
    (Colombian-French Actress)
  • Catalina Pulido
    (Chilean Actress)
  • Catalina de los Ríos y Lisperguer
    (Chilean Historical Figure)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Catalina
    ("Maria Full of Grace," Film)
  • Catalina Creel
    ("Cuna de lobos," TV Series)
  • Catalina
    ("Justina," Novel)
  • Catalina
    ("Catalina la Catrina," 2010 Children's Book, "Catalina" (Song)

Places

  • Catalina State Park
    (Arizona, USA)
  • Catalina Foothills
    (Arizona, USA)
  • Santa Catalina Mountains
    (Arizona, USA)
  • Catalina Highway
    (Arizona, USA)
  • Catalina Bay
    (Auckland, New Zealand)

What Is the Meaning of Catalina?

Catalina means “pure” in Greek. Catalinas often embody purity and elegance, radiating a sense of calm and poise.

What Is the Origin of The Name Catalina?

The name Catalina originates from the Greek name “Aikaterine,” which evolved through Latin and Spanish influences.

Catalina Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Catalina in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1652021#1492022#1472023
Top 3 Rankings#1472023#1492022#1652021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Catalina

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023147
(+2 from 2022)
1928
(-23 from 2022)
0.11022
2022149
(+16 from 2021)
1951
(+207 from 2021)
0.10881
2021165
(+14 from 2020)
1744
(+149 from 2020)
0.09734
2020179
(+10 from 2019)
1595
(+31 from 2019)
0.09023
2019189
(+46 from 2018)
1564
(+200 from 2018)
0.08524
2018235
(+25 from 2017)
1364
(+135 from 2017)
0.07335
2017260
(+55 from 2016)
1229
(+196 from 2016)
0.06506
2016315
(+10 from 2015)
1033
(+28 from 2015)
0.05336
2015325
(+41 from 2014)
1005
(+116 from 2014)
0.05152
2014366
(+28 from 2013)
889
(+109 from 2013)
0.04544
2013394
(+82 from 2012)
780
(+138 from 2012)
0.04046
2012476
(+170 from 2011)
642
(+199 from 2011)
0.03310
2011646
(+41 from 2010)
443
(+26 from 2010)
0.02286
2010687
(-88 from 2009)
417
(-86 from 2009)
0.02127
2009599
(+106 from 2008)
503
(+78 from 2008)
0.02484
2008705
(+6 from 2007)
425
(+14 from 2007)
0.02040
2007711
(-25 from 2006)
411
No change from 2006
0.01942
2006686
(-27 from 2005)
411
(-9 from 2005)
0.01966
2005659
(+107 from 2004)
420
(+80 from 2004)
0.02069
2004766
(-9 from 2003)
340
(+12 from 2003)
0.01685
2003757
(+39 from 2002)
328
(+34 from 2002)
0.01635
2002796
(-27 from 2001)
294
(-16 from 2001)
0.01489
2001769
(-7 from 2000)
310
(+10 from 2000)
0.01565
2000762
(+79 from 1999)
300
(+43 from 1999)
0.01503
1999841
(+94 from 1998)
257
(+37 from 1998)
0.01320
1998935
(-46 from 1997)
220
(-7 from 1997)
0.01135
1997889
(-30 from 1996)
227
(-5 from 1996)
0.01189
1996859
(+86 from 1995)
232
(+32 from 1995)
0.01210
1995945
(-107 from 1994)
200
(-39 from 1994)
0.01041
1994838
(+49 from 1993)
239
(+21 from 1993)
0.01226
1993887
(+5 from 1992)
218
(-2 from 1992)
0.01106
1992892
(-7 from 1991)
220
(-2 from 1991)
0.01097
1991885
(+60 from 1990)
222
(+22 from 1990)
0.01092
1990945
(-86 from 1989)
200
(-17 from 1989)
0.00974
1989859
(+280 from 1988)
217
(+83 from 1988)
0.01089
19881139
(+173 from 1987)
134
(+29 from 1987)
0.00697
19871312
(-155 from 1986)
105
(-18 from 1986)
0.00560
19861157
(+93 from 1985)
123
(+14 from 1985)
0.00666
19851250
(-159 from 1984)
109
(-18 from 1984)
0.00590
19841091
(+53 from 1983)
127
(+11 from 1983)
0.00704
19831144
(-4 from 1982)
116
(-7 from 1982)
0.00648
19821140
(-1 from 1981)
123
(+3 from 1981)
0.00678
19811139
(-56 from 1980)
120
(-10 from 1980)
0.00671
19801083
(+155 from 1979)
130
(+26 from 1979)
0.00730
19791238
(-112 from 1978)
104
(-11 from 1978)
0.00604
19781126
(-38 from 1977)
115
(-4 from 1977)
0.00700
19771088
(-10 from 1976)
119
(+6 from 1976)
0.00723
19761078
(-23 from 1975)
113
(+1 from 1975)
0.00719
19751055
(+68 from 1974)
112
(+9 from 1974)
0.00718
19741123
(+321 from 1973)
103
(+36 from 1973)
0.00658
19731444
(-189 from 1972)
67
(-15 from 1972)
0.00431
19721255
(-68 from 1971)
82
(-14 from 1971)
0.00509
19711187
(+52 from 1970)
96
(+6 from 1970)
0.00548
19701239
(+116 from 1969)
90
(+19 from 1969)
0.00491
19691355
(-20 from 1968)
71
(+2 from 1968)
0.00403
19681335
(+1 from 1967)
69
(+2 from 1967)
0.00404
19671336
(-45 from 1966)
67
(-3 from 1966)
0.00390
19661291
(-146 from 1965)
70
(-16 from 1965)
0.00399
19651145
(+120 from 1964)
86
(+10 from 1964)
0.00471
19641265
(+88 from 1963)
76
(+9 from 1963)
0.00388
19631353
(+6 from 1962)
67
(+1 from 1962)
0.00337
19621359
(+121 from 1961)
66
(+9 from 1961)
0.00326
19611480
(+81 from 1960)
57
(+6 from 1960)
0.00274
19601561
(-204 from 1959)
51
(-11 from 1959)
0.00245
19591357
(-8 from 1958)
62
(+1 from 1958)
0.00298
19581349
(-48 from 1957)
61
(-5 from 1957)
0.00295
19571301
(+169 from 1956)
66
(+14 from 1956)
0.00315
19561470
(+67 from 1955)
52
(+8 from 1955)
0.00252
19551537
(-160 from 1954)
44
(-9 from 1954)
0.00219
19541377
(-33 from 1953)
53
(+1 from 1953)
0.00266
19531344
(+7 from 1952)
52
(+1 from 1952)
0.00269
19521351
(-97 from 1951)
51
(-4 from 1951)
0.00268
19511254
(+157 from 1950)
55
(+13 from 1950)
0.00298
19501411
(-107 from 1949)
42
(-7 from 1949)
0.00239
19491304
(-19 from 1948)
49
(-2 from 1948)
0.00279
19481285
(+72 from 1947)
51
(+5 from 1947)
0.00293
19471357
(+226 from 1946)
46
(+15 from 1946)
0.00253
19461583
(-395 from 1945)
31
(-13 from 1945)
0.00192
19451188
(+84 from 1944)
44
(+5 from 1944)
0.00327
19441272
(+19 from 1943)
39
(-1 from 1943)
0.00285
19431291
(+58 from 1942)
40
(+4 from 1942)
0.00279
19421349
(-106 from 1941)
36
(-1 from 1941)
0.00259
19411243
(-219 from 1940)
37
(-12 from 1940)
0.00297
19401024
(-14 from 1939)
49
No change from 1939
0.00415
19391010
(+81 from 1938)
49
(+6 from 1938)
0.00432
19381091
(-28 from 1937)
43
(-2 from 1937)
0.00377
19371063
(-40 from 1936)
45
(-1 from 1936)
0.00408
19361023
(-86 from 1935)
46
(-9 from 1935)
0.00427
1935937
(-89 from 1934)
55
(-10 from 1934)
0.00506
1934848
(-14 from 1933)
65
(+1 from 1933)
0.00601
1933834
(+28 from 1932)
64
(-1 from 1932)
0.00612
1932862
(-44 from 1931)
65
(-4 from 1931)
0.00588
1931818
(-173 from 1930)
69
(-46 from 1930)
0.00625
1930645
(+107 from 1929)
115
(+28 from 1929)
0.00986
1929752
(-49 from 1928)
87
(-13 from 1928)
0.00752
1928703
(+131 from 1927)
100
(+22 from 1927)
0.00836
1927834
(-77 from 1926)
78
(-13 from 1926)
0.00631
1926757
(-4 from 1925)
91
(-5 from 1925)
0.00740
1925753
(-22 from 1924)
96
(-6 from 1924)
0.00760
1924731
(+181 from 1923)
102
(+38 from 1923)
0.00787
1923912
(-60 from 1922)
64
(-10 from 1922)
0.00511
1922852
(+90 from 1921)
74
(+12 from 1921)
0.00593
1921942
(-28 from 1920)
62
(-1 from 1920)
0.00484
1920914
(+103 from 1919)
63
(+13 from 1919)
0.00506
19191017
(+167 from 1918)
50
(+10 from 1918)
0.00426
19181184
(-182 from 1917)
40
(-9 from 1917)
0.00333
19171002
(+1366 from 1916)
49
(+36 from 1916)
0.00436
19162368
(-1029 from 1915)
13
(-15 from 1915)
0.00120
19151339
(-111 from 1914)
28
(+3 from 1914)
0.00273
19141228
(-208 from 1913)
25
(-3 from 1913)
0.00314
19131020
(+277 from 1912)
28
(+11 from 1912)
0.00428
19121297
(-184 from 1911)
17
(+1 from 1911)
0.00290
19111113
(+222 from 1910)
16
(+4 from 1910)
0.00362
19101335
(+136 from 1909)
12
(+3 from 1909)
0.00286
19091471
(-210 from 1908)
9
(-2 from 1908)
0.00245
19081261
(+378 from 1907)
11
(+4 from 1907)
0.00310
19071639
(-538 from 1906)
7
(-5 from 1906)
0.00207
19061101
(+137 from 1905)
12
(+2 from 1905)
0.00383
19051238
(+248 from 1904)
10
(+3 from 1904)
0.00323
19041486
(+306 from 1903)
7
(+2 from 1903)
0.00239
19031792
(-113 from 1901)
5
No change from 1901
0.00180
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19011679
(-118 from 1900)
5
(-2 from 1900)
0.00197
19001561
(-269 from 1896)
7
No change from 1896
0.00220
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18961292
(+300 from 1895)
7
(+2 from 1895)
0.00278
18951592
(-239 from 1894)
5
(-1 from 1894)
0.00202
18941353
(-262 from 1893)
6
(-2 from 1893)
0.00254
18931091
First SSA data recorded
8
First SSA data recorded
0.00355
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Catalina

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#812021#722022#672023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#512021#472022#422023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1062021#882022#972023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2832021#1892022#2322023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1432021#1422022#1302023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1302021#912022#962023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1572021#1812022#1582023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3272021#2182022#2362023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3342021#2582022#2692023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1632021#1372022#1432023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#5142021#3522022#4332023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2192021#3562022#1752023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1672021#2822022#1712023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#742021#862022#592023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3112021#2362022#3132023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5562021#6002022#4352023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#5922021#5072022#5422023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2452021#1982022#2862023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1902021#1382022#1712023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1482021#762022#1172023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4352021#2372022#3162023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#6432021#2882022#3152023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5512021#4092022#1952023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2602021#1962022#1542023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2962021#1472022#3582023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4212021#5212022#5012023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4912021#7482022#4732023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4202021#2172022#4172023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1922021#2562022#2132023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2812021#5162022#3762023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2392021#4022022#2042023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4412021#5752022#8422023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4292021#3932022#4372023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2022021#2202022#2822023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3212021#4372022#2702023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5972021#3572022#7212023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2462017#1582019#1832023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2462021#3202022#2572023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2012015#1632017#1372021

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3422016#5652022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1902015

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2192017

Popularity Rankings for Catalina in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#92021#72022#52023

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#62020#62021#122023

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#72021#62022#92023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#162019#182020#202021

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#912020#892021

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#922022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4092020#6162021#6952022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6782020#4332021#4272022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#8372020#6352021#4442022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4532020#4822022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#5502022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7342014#7242015

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8932009#9052022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Catalina a Name for Boys or Girls?

Catalina is a name for girls. Its graceful and melodic sound, coupled with its association with purity, makes it a cherished choice for daughters.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Catalina

Catalina in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Catalina Sandino Moreno (Actress, born 1981): A Colombian actress who received an Academy Award nomination for her role in "Maria Full of Grace."
  • Catalina Ponor (Gymnast, born 1987): A Romanian artistic gymnast who has won multiple Olympic and World Championship medals.
  • Catalina Denis (Actress, born 1985): A Colombian-French actress known for her roles in films like "Brick Mansions" and "The Big Picture."
  • Catalina Pulido (Actress, born 1974): A Chilean actress and television presenter known for her work in telenovelas and TV shows.
  • Catalina de los Ríos y Lisperguer (Historical Figure, 1604–1665): A Chilean noblewoman infamous for her trial and execution for witchcraft and murder.
  • Catalina ("Maria Full of Grace," 2004 Film): A young woman who becomes a drug mule to escape her dire circumstances in Colombia.
  • Catalina Creel ("Cuna de lobos," 1986 TV Series): A villainous character known for her distinctive eye patch and ruthless schemes.
  • Catalina ("Justina," 2019 Novel): Chronicles the life and struggles of a young girl named Catalina in a rural village.
  • Catalina ("Catalina la Catrina," 2010 Children's Book): Follows the adventures of a girl named Catalina who loves Day of the Dead celebrations.
  • "Catalina" (2017 Song): A popular song celebrating the beauty and spirit of a woman named Catalina.
  • Catalina Arango ("Yo soy Betty, la fea," 1999 TV Series): A supporting character in this beloved Colombian telenovela.
  • Catalina Island (California, USA): A popular tourist destination off the coast of California, offering stunning beaches and outdoor activities.
  • Catalina State Park (Arizona, USA): A state park in Arizona featuring hiking trails, camping, and beautiful desert landscapes.
  • Catalina Foothills (Arizona, USA): A residential area in Arizona with upscale homes and scenic views of the surrounding mountains.
  • Santa Catalina Mountains (Arizona, USA): A mountain range in Arizona offering hiking, camping, and wildlife observation.
  • Catalina Highway (Arizona, USA): A scenic highway in Arizona that provides access to the Santa Catalina Mountains.
  • Catalina Bay (Auckland, New Zealand): A picturesque bay in Auckland known for its beautiful waterfront and recreational activities.
  • Santa Catalina Island (California, USA): An island off the coast of California famous for its natural beauty and outdoor adventures.

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