Total births
1,690
Boys' name · since 1896
Catarino
Since 1896, U.S. Social Security records show 1,690 babies named Catarino, peaking in 1945. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7281
- among boys today
- 1,690
- born since 1896
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Catarino is the #7281 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,690 recorded since 1896.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Catarino has been recorded 1,690 times among boys since 1896, currently ranked #7281 nationally and more common than 49% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1896 to 2025.
- #7281 among boys today
- 1,690 born since 1896
- 1920s peak decade
- 49% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Catarino is currently the #7281 boys' name in America, more common than 49% of boys - 1,690 born since 1896, peaking in the 1920s.
- #7281
- among boys today
- 1,690
- born since 1896
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
Catarino vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7281
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 49% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Catarino was born in this single decade.
1945
Single peak year
34 babies were named Catarino in 1945 - its busiest year on record.
How Catarino compares
1,690 Top 23% higher than 77% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Catarino's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Catarino | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,690 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 23 | 22,252 |
Catarino's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Catarino's full recorded timeline at 1966, 41% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 59% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1896, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1945 peak of 34 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Catarino at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1945
Current rank
#7,281
Active since
1896
Catarino popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1896–2025
- Peak year (1945)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 130 years of records
Catarino by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Catarino's strongest decade.
235 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Catarino births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
126 births
- 1920s
1920s
235 births
- 1930s
1930s
144 births
- 1940s
1940s
225 births
- 1950s
1950s
170 births
- 1960s
1960s
129 births
- 1970s
1970s
182 births
- 1980s
1980s
141 births
- 1990s
1990s
127 births
- 2000s
2000s
95 births
- 2010s 54
2010s
54 births
- 2020s 52
2020s
52 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 235 births (14% of all-time use).
How Catarino compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Catarino's total volume
Catarino vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Catarino by state
Where Catarino concentrates geographically, total births since 1896
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 963 | 57.0% |
| #2 | California | | 129 | 7.6% |
| #3 | New Mexico | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Catarino's total US births 57.0%
Even split
963 of 1,690 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Catarino? ▼
1,690 babies have been named Catarino since 1896. It currently ranks #7281 among boys. The peak year was 1945 with 34 births.
When was Catarino most popular? ▼
Catarino was most popular in the 1920s decade with 235 total births. The single peak year was 1945.
Where is Catarino most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Catarino are Texas (963 births), California (129 births), New Mexico (5 births).
How long has the name Catarino been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Catarino since 1896 -- 130 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Catarino? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Catherine, Cato, Catlin, Cathy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Catarino's data
- Catarino's decade-level peak was the 1920s (235 total births); usage has since declined to 52 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Catarinos (963 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Catarino
Nearby Names Like Catarino
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Catarino
Catherine Boy
1,822 births
Cato Boy
#3047 675 births
Catlin Boy
446 births
Cathy Boy
343 births
Catalino Boy
228 births
Compare Catarino side by side: Catarino vs Catherine Catarino vs Cato Catarino vs Catlin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Catarino
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1896–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Catarino: #7281 Boys' Name - 1,690 Births, Peak 1945." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/catarino. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Catarino draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.