Catarino

Catarino is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 11 boys in the United States.

Catarino at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Catarino

Catarino belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Catarino first appears in Social Security records in 1896. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1126 in 1896, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 1,684 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Catarino in US records

First recorded (US)
1896
Best US rank
#1126 in 1896
Peak year
1945
Babies named Catarino in 2024
11
Total since 1880
1,684

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Catarino mean?

The meaning of Catarino is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Catarino a boy or girl name?

Catarino is a boy name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Catarino?

Catarino comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Catarino?

Catarino first appears in US records in 1896. Its best-ever ranking was #1126 in 1896, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.