girl's name
Catena
kah-TAY-nah (Italian)
- Origin Italian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 38
Catena is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1974 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Catena is a name of Italian origin.
- Peaked in 1972, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Catena Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 28 |
How Popular Is Catena?
In 1974, Catena was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Catena Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Catena
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Catena Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Catena over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Catena
- Italian kah-TAY-nah
Sibling Names for Catena
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Catena — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Catena
How popular is the name Catena?
In 1974, Catena was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Catena a girl's or a boy's name?
Catena is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Catena?
Catena has 3 syllables.
When was Catena most popular?
Catena peaked in 1972, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.