Katalin
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Katalin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 400 babies have been named Katalin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Katalin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,090 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,090
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Katalin
Katalin is a girl name .
Katalin is currently ranked #36,090 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Katalin include Kat, Kata, Katay, Kataie, Lin, Liny, Linie, Kay, Kaie, and Katkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Katalin include Katalina, Kataleya, Katarina, Katana, Katara . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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