Spanish · girl

Catalina

A distinctive name with a calm, steady presence.

Rank 2024

#128

Trend

stable

Band

balanced

Styles

classic · regal

Meaning

Pure (Spanish form of Catherine)

Catalina is a balanced girl name with Spanish roots. In 2024, 2,216 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #128 nationally, and its popularity has held steady in recent years. Its style leans classic, regal, soft — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.

classicregalsoft

About Spanish names

Spanish names blend Latin bones with centuries of devotion — many of the most beloved, like Dolores, Guadalupe, and Consuelo, began as titles of the Virgin Mary. Vowel-rich endings give them warmth and music, and family custom often honors grandparents or saints. From Mateo to Lucia, they tend to sound expressive and openhearted, and they thrive on both sides of the Atlantic.

Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.

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