Angelina vs Catherine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Angelina

Girl #313 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American Russian Greek Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #313
Total SSA Count: 981
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Angie, Lina, Angel

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Emmy Esther Adalyn Aliyah

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Catherine

Girl #320 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Cultural Roots

English French Greek Irish Scottish American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #320
Total SSA Count: 955
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Cat, Cate, Cathy

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Palmer Elsie Hallie Piper

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Popularity Comparison

Angelina Rank #313

Catherine Rank #320

Angelina is more popular, ranked #313 vs #320 for Catherine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Angelina ___

Angelina Angelina Rose
Angelina Angelina Marie
Angelina Angelina Grace
Angelina Angelina Hope
Angelina Angelina Sofia
Angelina Angelina Claire

Catherine ___

Catherine Elizabeth
Catherine Anne
Catherine Rose
Catherine Grace
Catherine Louise
Catherine Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Angelina

Valentina Serafina Catalina Sofia Leonardo

If you choose Catherine

Elizabeth Margaret Charlotte Eleanor William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angelina or Catherine more popular?

Angelina is more popular, ranked #313 compared to Catherine at #320 in the United States.

Are Angelina and Catherine boy or girl names?

Angelina is primarily a girl name. Catherine is primarily a girl name.

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