Catalina
Peaked at #128 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1893, Catalina has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Catalina — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#128
in 2024
Current rank
#128
in 2024
Years tracked
128
1893–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1893, Catalina reached its peak popularity for girls in 2024, ranking #128 nationally with 2,216 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #366 (2014) to #128 (2024) — a 65% improvement.
As of 2024, Catalina ranks #128 nationally for girls, with 2,216 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #128 | 2,216 |
| 2023 | #147 | 1,933 |
| 2022 | #149 | 1,952 |
| 2021 | #165 | 1,744 |
| 2020 | #179 | 1,596 |
| 2019 | #189 | 1,565 |
| 2018 | #237 | 1,364 |
| 2017 | #260 | 1,229 |
Catalina — Boys (United States)
Limited dataPeak rank
#6612
in 1991
Last ranked
#6612
in 1991
Years tracked
1
1991–1991
Trend
Limited data
Catalina was already at its most popular for boys in 1991 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #6612), with 7 babies given the name that year.
Catalina hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1991, when it stood at #6612.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | #6,612 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Catalina most popular?
Catalina was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #128 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Catalina becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently insufficient data, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Catalina?
At least 30,549 babies have been recorded with the name Catalina in the US since 1893, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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