girl's name
Katalin
KAW-taw-lin (Hungarian)
- Origin Hungarian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 446
Katalin is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Katalin is a name of Hungarian origin.
- Peaked in 1988, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1957.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Katalin Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 99 |
| 1990s | 123 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 18 |
How Popular Is Katalin?
In 2014, Katalin was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Katalin 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 Katalin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Katalin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Katalin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Katalin
- Hungarian KAW-taw-lin
Sibling Names for Katalin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Katalin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Katalin
How popular is the name Katalin?
In 2014, Katalin was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Katalin a girl's or a boy's name?
Katalin is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Katalin?
Katalin has 3 syllables.
When was Katalin most popular?
Katalin peaked in 1988, when 23 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Katalin a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Katalin currently ranks #6,567 in the United States. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.