Girl
Catalina
pure
About Catalina
Vibrant and sun-drenched, Catalina brings warmth and cultural richness to the naming landscape. This Spanish and Italian classic carries an inherent sophistication, its four syllables creating a luxurious, rolling rhythm that feels both substantial and melodic. Catalina evokes images of Mediterranean coastlines, Spanish missions, and romantic heritage, offering your daughter a name with geographic and cultural resonance. The name maintains strong recognition across multiple languages and cultures while avoiding excessive popularity, occupying that desirable space of being known but not common. Catalina's built-in nickname options—"Cat," "Cate," "Lina," or "Cata"—provide versatility without diminishing the full name's impact. The name projects confidence and worldliness, suggesting a personality that's warm, passionate, and culturally aware. Catalina works beautifully for families with Hispanic heritage seeking to honor their roots, while also appealing to those drawn to its melodic sound and romantic associations. This name ages magnificently, carrying equal appeal from childhood through adulthood, offering your daughter an identity that's both culturally grounded and universally appealing.
Popularity of the Name Catalina
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | #914 | ||
| 1921 | #942 | ||
| 1922 | #854 | ||
| 1923 | #916 | ||
| 1924 | #731 | ||
| 1925 | #753 | ||
| 1926 | #757 | ||
| 1927 | #835 | ||
| 1928 | #704 | ||
| 1929 | #752 | ||
| 1930 | #645 | ||
| 1931 | #821 | ||
| 1932 | #862 | ||
| 1933 | #836 | ||
| 1934 | #848 | ||
| 1935 | #939 | ||
| 1989 | #856 | ||
| 1990 | #941 | ||
| 1991 | #884 | ||
| 1992 | #891 | ||
| 1993 | #886 | ||
| 1994 | #838 | ||
| 1995 | #942 | ||
| 1996 | #859 | ||
| 1997 | #888 | ||
| 1998 | #937 | ||
| 1999 | #840 | ||
| 2000 | #763 | ||
| 2001 | #769 | ||
| 2002 | #796 | ||
| 2003 | #757 | ||
| 2004 | #766 | #917 | |
| 2005 | #659 | #981 | |
| 2006 | #687 | ||
| 2007 | #711 | ||
| 2008 | #705 | #998 | |
| 2009 | #599 | #922 | |
| 2010 | #688 | ||
| 2011 | #647 | ||
| 2012 | #476 | #800 | |
| 2013 | #394 | #645 | |
| 2014 | #366 | #636 | |
| 2015 | #325 | #637 | |
| 2016 | #315 | #765 | |
| 2017 | #260 | #643 | |
| 2018 | #237 | #737 | |
| 2019 | #189 | #717 | |
| 2020 | #179 | #496 | |
| 2021 | #166 | #616 | |
| 2022 | #149 | #917 | #641 |
| 2023 | #146 | #754 | |
| 2024 | #128 | #662 | |
| 2025 | #111 | #609 | #785 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Catalina
Names Similar to Catalina
Nicknames for Catalina
- Cat
- Caty
- Lina
- Tali
- Tina
Famous People Named Catalina
| Catalina de Erauso | A 17th-century Spanish soldier and adventurer |
| Catalina Sandino Moreno | A Colombian actress known for her role in the film "Maria Full of Grace" |
| Catalina Ponor | A Romanian gymnast and Olympic gold medalist |
| Catalina Aristizabal | A Colombian television host and actress |
| Catalina Gomez | A Colombian journalist and television presenter |
| Catalina Usme | A Colombian footballer representing the national team |
| Catalina Robayo | A Colombian beauty queen and model |
| Catalina Castaño | A professional Colombian tennis player |
| Catalina Denis | A French-Colombian actress and dancer |
| Catalina Saavedra | A Chilean actress known for the film "The Maid" |
| Catalina Artusi | An Argentine actress and singer |
| Catalina Rodriguez | A Colombian actress and model |
| Catalina Pulido | A Chilean actress and television presenter |
| Catalina Aguilar Mastretta | A Mexican film director and screenwriter |
| Catalina Cuervo | A Colombian-American opera singer |
| Catalina Londoño | A Colombian artist and sculptor |
| Catalina Rivas | A Bolivian Catholic mystic and visionary |
| Catalina Margarita Valdés | A Chilean environmentalist and biologist |
| Catalina Maya | A Colombian road cyclist |
| Catalina Bonciu | A Romanian long-distance runner |
Characters Named Catalina
| Catalina "Cat" Valentine | A character from the TV series "Victorious" |
| Catalina "CJ" Juniper | A character from the video game "Grand Theft Auto - San Andreas" |
| Catalina Flores | A character from the TV series "Wentworth" |
| Catalina de Erauso | La Monja Alférez - A character from the novel "The Lieutenant Nun" |
| Catalina Castillo | A character from the TV series "Jane the Virgin" |
| Catalina Aruca | A character from the TV series "Sin Senos No Hay Paraíso" |
| Catalina Canetti | A character from the TV series "Kdabra" |
| Catalina Santana | A character from the TV series "Sin Senos No Hay Paraíso" |
| Catalina Amado | A character from the TV series "El Señor de los Cielos" |
| Catalina Quesada | A character from the movie "Gothika" |
| Catalina de Montalvo | A character from the novel "The Spanish Bride" |