Rising since 2000, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Catalena since 1999
Babies named Catalena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Catalena first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1999, making it a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape. It reached its peak popularity in 2015, but even then it remained rare. The name's trajectory has been rising since 2000, reflecting a slow but steady increase in usage, though it has never cracked the top 10,000. With a rank of 11,932 in 2025, it is still a distinctive choice. Its lack of strong historical roots makes it a modern creation, likely inspired by the melodic sound of similar names like Catalina and Valentina. The name carries a feminine, romantic quality without being tied to a specific cultural tradition.
Catalena appears to be a modern English elaboration or respelling of names like Catalina or Catelina. It likely arose in the late 20th century as a creative variant, drawing on the popular -ena suffix and the familiar sound of names like Catalina. Its use is primarily American, and it does not have a long historical pedigree.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cata, Lena, Cat
Sibling names for Catalena
Names that share Catalena's style, for a brother or sister.
