Catalina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Catalina is a name of Spanish origin that means 'pure' and is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. The name evolved through various forms, including Catherine and Catalina. It gained popularity in the 20th century among Spanish speakers, and it is associated with elegance and beauty. There is no direct biblical relevance to the name.
The name Catalina is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Catalina has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Catalina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15172nd out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 983rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 964th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1410th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1225th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1020th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 716th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 214th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Catalina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Catalina"
Pronunciation
/ˌkætəˈliːnə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
Catalina is a Spanish diminutive form of the name Catalina, which is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, possibly meaning 'pure'.
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Aikaterine (Greek), Catherine (Old French), Catalina (Spanish)
Historical Usage
Catalina gained popularity in Spanish-speaking countries and among Spanish speakers in the 20th century, often associated with Saint Catherine.
Variants & Derivatives
Catherine, Katherine, Catrina, Kathy
Modern Popularity & Image
Catalina is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with beauty and grace.
Famous People
Catalina de Erauso, a Spanish nun and soldier, Catalina Sandino Moreno, a Colombian actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Catalina"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Catalina"
"Catalina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15172nd of 16616 | 7 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 983rd of 9107 | 974 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 964th of 9204 | 1,048 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1410th of 12526 | 1,032 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1225th of 19264 | 1,494 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1020th of 27321 | 2,706 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 716th of 35406 | 5,948 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 214th of 30306 | 17,307 |
Regional Popularity of "Catalina" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
60.06% 3794th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Catalina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
30.77% 728th/2366 |
25.74% 294th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 1546th/1546 |
95.76% 1490th/1556 |
30.68% 722nd/2353 |
25.53% 395th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
95.69% 2131st/2227 |
63.42% 1541st/2430 |
36.77% 1049th/2853 |
25.84% 717th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
52.71% 1548th/2937 |
40.88% 1424th/3483 |
34.54% 1215th/3518 |
15.68% 634th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
42.20% 1555th/3685 |
31.20% 1396th/4475 |
21.02% 1092nd/5194 |
9.59% 606th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
24.33% 1115th/4582 |
14.76% 762nd/5164 |
9.93% 726th/7313 |
7.58% 566th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
9.29% 370th/3984 |
6.66% 299th/4487 |
2.70% 184th/6822 |
2.49% 156th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Catalina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Catalina" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.