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Lucía vs Catalina

Which is more popular?
Lucía is more popular than Catalina today: about 3,012 US babies were given the name Lucía in 2025, compared with 2,456 named Catalina.
LucíaCatalina
Meaning light uncertain; linked to 'pure'
Origin spanish spanish
Gender Girl Girl
Pronunciation loo-SEE-ah kah-tah-LEE-nah
Syllables 3 4
First appeared18801893
Peak year2025 (3,012)2025 (2,456)
In 20253,0122,456
TrendNear its peakNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Lucía Catalina
18801900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeLucíaCatalina
2020s 14,117 11,909
2010s 14,704 9,369
2000s 8,097 3,742
1990s 3,968 2,236
1980s 3,341 1,304
1970s 2,476 1,001
1960s 2,547 678
1950s 2,501 538
1940s 1,870 422
1930s 1,643 616
1920s 1,760 817
1910s 1,260 278
1900s 464 73
1890s 347 26
1880s 240 0

What does Lucía mean?

The Spanish form of Lucia, feminine of the Roman name Lucius, from the Latin lux (genitive lucis) 'light'. Borne by Saint Lucy, martyr and patron of the blind, traditionally associated with light and sight.

What does Catalina mean?

The Spanish form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, whose original meaning is unknown. Early Christians associated it with the Greek katharos 'pure', which reshaped the spelling (with -th-), but that 'pure' sense is a later folk association rather than the true root.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lucía or Catalina more popular?

Lucía is more popular than Catalina today: about 3,012 US babies were given the name Lucía in 2025, compared with 2,456 named Catalina.

What is the difference between Lucía and Catalina?

Lucía means light (spanish origin), while Catalina means uncertain; linked to 'pure' (spanish origin).

Which name is older, Lucía or Catalina?

In US records, Lucía first appears in 1880 and Catalina in 1893, so Lucía has the longer recorded history.