How Many People Are Named Cattaleya?

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

Cattaleya
Very Rare
Botanical, derived from the orchid genus Cattleya

Cattaleya is a very rare name, with only 814 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 405,443 Americans. It's also the name of a flower genus, adding a touch of elegance. And guess what? It hit its peak in 2024 with 163 births that year!

~814
Living in US
1 in 405,443
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A variant spelling of Cattleya, referring to the orchid flower.
🌐
Origin
Botanical, derived from the orchid genus Cattleya
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Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Graceful Sensitive Creative Elegant
7
Life Path Number

The number 7 is traditionally associated with introspection, spiritual seeking, and a deep desire to understand the world beneath the surface. People with this life path number tend to be thoughtful, analytical, and drawn to knowledge and inner wisdom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

844
Worldwide Bearers
#1,911,214
Global Rank
🇹🇭 Thailand
26
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇨🇴 Colombia
1
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1
🇺🇸 United States
814

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
814 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 7
819
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 819 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
4
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

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

📜 Cattaleya Through the Generations

Cattaleya is a name on the rise, with its peak year coming surprisingly early in 2024, when 163 babies were given this moniker. This stands in stark contrast to its current low count of 814 living individuals, indicating a significant gap between past popularity and present-day usage. The age distribution paints a picture of a thoroughly modern name, with all 819 under-30 and none aged 30-60 or over-60, suggesting a strong generational divide. This trend, coupled with the fact that 100% of Cattaleya bearers are under 30, makes it a genuinely contemporary choice, aligning with its classification as a modern, newer-generation name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 173
Texas 161
Florida 62
Illinois 14
North Carolina 9
New York 6
Arizona 5
Pennsylvania 5
Washington 5

📄 About the Name Cattaleya

How Many People Have the Name Cattaleya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 814 people in the United States currently share the name Cattaleya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 405,443 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cattaleya a Common or Rare Name?

Cattaleya 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 Cattaleya Mean?

Cattaleya means "A variant spelling of Cattleya, referring to the orchid flower." and comes from Botanical, derived from the orchid genus Cattleya origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Cattaleya Most Popular?

The name Cattaleya reached peak popularity in 2024, with 163 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Cattaleya?

Approximately 814 people named Cattaleya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 819. That works out to roughly 1 in 405,443 Americans.

Is Cattaleya a rare name?

Cattaleya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 405,443 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cattaleya mean?

Cattaleya means "A variant spelling of Cattleya, referring to the orchid flower." and comes from Botanical, derived from the orchid genus Cattleya origins.

Is Cattaleya more male or female?

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

When was Cattaleya most popular?

Cattaleya peaked in 2024 with 163 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US814
All-Time Births819
1 in X1 in 405,443
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age7
Peak Year2024
World Rank#1,911,214
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.