Cataleya
Every Cataleya since 2011 — 11,955 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cataleya
Cataleya is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #238 in 2025 with 1,314 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2011, 11,955 American babies have been named Cataleya. Its peak came in 2024, when 1,315 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cataleya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cataleya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,314 | #238 |
| 2024 | 1,315 | #236 |
| 2023 | 1,064 | #292 |
| 2022 | 947 | #341 |
| 2021 | 1,074 | #298 |
| 2020 | 806 | #387 |
| 2019 | 759 | #412 |
| 2018 | 652 | #483 |
| 2017 | 643 | #485 |
| 2016 | 607 | #512 |
| 2015 | 724 | #437 |
| 2014 | 695 | #460 |
| 2013 | 687 | #448 |
| 2012 | 639 | #480 |
| 2011 | 29 | #4,829 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cataleya in 2025?
Cataleya ranked #238 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,314 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cataleya?
11,955 babies have been named Cataleya in the United States since 2011, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cataleya most popular?
Cataleya peaked in 2024, when 1,315 newborns received the name.
Is Cataleya a boy or girl name?
Cataleya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cataleya rising or falling?
Cataleya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.