Rising since 2002, #3,645 for girls today.
Popularity of Kathalina since 1980
Babies named Kathalina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 155 |
| 2020s | 139 |
Meaning & origin
Kathalina is a modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1980, but only began to see consistent use in the early 2000s. Its trajectory shows steady growth, with a peak rank of 3,645 in 2025. The name is most common in Texas and California, reflecting broader trends in creative, elaborate female names. While its etymology is not firmly established, Kathalina fits a pattern of names ending in -lina that have become popular in recent decades, blending the familiarity of Katherine with a lyrical suffix. Despite its relatively low rank, its upward trajectory suggests it may continue to gain ground.
Kathalina appears to be a modern coinage, likely derived from the name Catalina (the Spanish and Italian form of Katherine) or a blending of Katherine with popular suffixes like -lina or -ina. It emerged in the United States in the late 20th century and has seen modest use, particularly in the 2020s.
Where Kathalina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kathalina” around the world
Where Kathalina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kathy, Kat, Lina, Kathi
Sibling names for Kathalina
Names that share Kathalina's style, for a brother or sister.
