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Catarino

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-tah-REE-noh /ˌkɑ.tɑˈri.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish masculine of Catarina/Katherine — from Greek Aikaterine, long associated (via katharos, 'pure') with the meaning 'pure'; the older root is uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Pure: Catarino is a Spanish masculine of Catherine. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kah-tah-REE-noh').
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Origin LowGreek, Spanish
MeaningA Spanish masculine of Catarina/Katherine — from Greek Aikaterine, long associated (via katharos, 'pure') with the meaning 'pure'; the older root is uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#7306 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1945
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,684

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194518962024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Catarino is a Spanish masculine of Catarina/Katherine — from Greek Aikaterine, long associated (via katharos, 'pure') with the meaning 'pure' (the older root is uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'kah-tah-REE-noh'; nickname Cata).

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican families. Rare, pure at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Catherine has long been read 'pure' (via Greek katharos) — Catarino is a Spanish masculine form (honoring St. Catherine), lyrical and classic (the older root is uncertain, which we note; said 'kah-tah-REE-noh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Catherine — Spanish masculine

Variations

CatalinoCatarinaCaterino

Nicknames

Cata

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Catarino mean?

Catarino is a Spanish masculine of Catherine — long read 'pure' (via Greek katharos); the older root is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Catarino?

It's said kah-tah-REE-noh /ˌkɑ.tɑˈri.noʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Catarino a boy or girl name?

Catarino is a boy's name.

How popular is Catarino?

Catarino is a rare name in the U.S.

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