boy's name
Catalin
kuh-tuh-LEEN (Romanian)
- Origin Romanian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 119
Catalin is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Catalin is a name of Romanian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2016, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2012.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Catalin Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2010s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 21 |
How Popular Is Catalin?
In 2023, Catalin was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Catalin Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Catalin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Catalin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Catalin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Catalin
- Romanian kuh-tuh-LEEN
Sibling Names for Catalin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Catalin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Catalin
How popular is the name Catalin?
In 2023, Catalin was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Catalin a girl's or a boy's name?
Catalin is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Catalin?
Catalin has 3 syllables.
When was Catalin most popular?
Catalin peaked in 2016, when 11 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.