How Many People Are Named Catalin?

Complete statistics for the name Catalin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Catalin
Very Rare
Greek, via Romanian adaptation

Catalin is a very rare name, barely making a blip on the radar. Only 10 people have been born with it in the US ever, and there are still just 10 living today. It's a name you'd only expect to see once in 33 million Americans.

~10
Living in US
1 in 33,270,321
Americans
2003
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pure
🌐
Origin
Greek, via Romanian adaptation
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Warm Loyal Nurturing Determined
6
Life Path Number

The life path number 6 is traditionally linked to responsibility, compassion, and a strong sense of home and family. People connected to this number tend to be natural caregivers who find purpose in nurturing and supporting others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

114,101
Worldwide Bearers
#9,019
Global Rank
🇷🇴 Romania
106,374
🇪🇸 Spain
1,570
🇺🇸 United States
970
🇮🇹 Italy
727
🇨🇦 Canada
727
🇲🇩 Moldova
667
🇬🇧 England
503
🇬🇷 Greece
375
🇧🇪 Belgium
330
🇩🇪 Germany
249

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
10 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
10
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 10 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2003

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
8
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Catalin Through the Generations

The name Catalin has a unique story. Born in the early 2000s, it peaked in 2003 with five new additions to the name's history. Today, the vast majority, 100%, of people named Catalin are under 30, making it a thoroughly modern name. This stands in stark contrast to its minuscule presence in the US population, where it's so rare it's found in only 1 out of every 33 million Americans. The gap between its all-time births and the current living count is telling; while 10 were born, only 10 remain, suggesting a high turnover rate. This name's journey is one of rapid introduction and quick adaptation, reflecting its place as a contemporary choice rather than a long-standing tradition.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Catalin's Greek, via Romanian adaptation roots

📄 About the Name Catalin

How Many People Have the Name Catalin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10 people in the United States currently share the name Catalin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 33,270,321 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Catalin a Common or Rare Name?

Catalin is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Catalin Mean?

Catalin means "Pure" and comes from Greek, via Romanian adaptation origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Catalin in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Catalin Most Popular?

The name Catalin reached peak popularity in 2003, with 5 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Catalin?

Approximately 10 people named Catalin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10. That works out to roughly 1 in 33,270,321 Americans.

Is Catalin a rare name?

Catalin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 33,270,321 Americans has this name.

What does the name Catalin mean?

Catalin means "Pure" and comes from Greek, via Romanian adaptation origins.

Is Catalin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Catalin are male and 100% are female.

When was Catalin most popular?

Catalin peaked in 2003 with 5 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US10
All-Time Births10
1 in X1 in 33,270,321
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2003
World Rank#9,019
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.