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Mariana vs Catalina

Which is more popular?
Catalina is more popular than Mariana today: about 2,456 US babies were given the name Catalina in 2025, compared with 1,192 named Mariana.
MarianaCatalina
Meaning of Marius; of Mary uncertain; linked to 'pure'
Origin spanish spanish
Gender Girl Girl
Pronunciation mah-ree-AH-nah kah-tah-LEE-nah
Syllables 3 4
First appeared18881893
Peak year2005 (2,062)2025 (2,456)
In 20251,1922,456
TrendSteadyNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Mariana Catalina
1900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeMarianaCatalina
2020s 7,371 11,909
2010s 11,013 9,369
2000s 15,830 3,742
1990s 6,121 2,236
1980s 2,291 1,304
1970s 1,025 1,001
1960s 486 678
1950s 314 538
1940s 306 422
1930s 322 616
1920s 412 817
1910s 271 278
1900s 80 73
1890s 35 26
1880s 10 0

What does Mariana mean?

The Spanish form of the Latin Mariana, feminine of Marianus, a name derived from the Roman family name Marius (itself of uncertain meaning). From early times it was reinterpreted as a derivative of María, blending the two associations.

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 Mariana or Catalina more popular?

Catalina is more popular than Mariana today: about 2,456 US babies were given the name Catalina in 2025, compared with 1,192 named Mariana.

What is the difference between Mariana and Catalina?

Mariana means of Marius; of Mary (spanish origin), while Catalina means uncertain; linked to 'pure' (spanish origin).

Which name is older, Mariana or Catalina?

In US records, Mariana first appears in 1888 and Catalina in 1893, so Mariana has the longer recorded history.