Holding steady.
Popularity of Catalino since 1928
Babies named Catalino per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1949, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Catalino's real moment was 1928.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 7 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Catalino is an extremely rare masculine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1928 and has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its peak year was 1928, and since then it has remained in steady obscurity, with no recorded births in recent decades according to available data. The name likely has Spanish or Italian origins, possibly as a diminutive of Cataldo or a variant of Katherine. Despite its obscurity, Catalino carries a melodic sound and a sense of cultural heritage, particularly in Hispanic communities. For parents seeking a truly unique name with a clear phonetic structure and ties to Latin or Greek roots, Catalino offers a distinctive option.
Catalino is a diminutive or variant of the name Cataldo or Catalano, which are Italian and Spanish surnames and given names. It may derive from the Latin word 'catus' (clever, wise) or be a form of the Greek name Katherine, meaning pure. The name has been used in Hispanic communities, particularly in the Philippines and Latin America, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cata, Lino, Tali
Variants: Cataldo, Catalano
Sibling names for Catalino
Names that share Catalino's style, for a brother or sister.
