Will my child share the name Catarina with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Catarina per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Catarina in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Catarina becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Catarina is rising: up 842 places since 2020, to #2,605 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,158 in 2004.

Is Catarina a good choice for a distinctive name?

Catarina is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Catarina a popular baby name in the United States?

Catarina does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Catarina

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Catarina is a distinctive choice, ranked #2605 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Catarina in their class.

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About the Name Catarina

Catarina has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 746 places in five years. It was most popular in 2004 at #1158 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Catarina is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Catarina in their class.