Catalin, pronounced /kəˈtaliːn/, is of Romanian origin and means 'from Catalonia'. It is derived from the region name Catalanía, which was once under Roman rule. The name gained popularity in Romania during the 19th century when Romanian nationalism was rising, with many embracing names of Romanian origin like Catalin.
"Catalin experienced a resurgence in popularity with five babies named Catalin born in 2022, mirroring the five births recorded in 2003."