Kateri
girl name#4352 in 2025Kateri entered the US charts in 1937, peaked at #1720 in 1980, ranks #4352 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1937–2025
#4352
rank today
#1720
peak (1980)
32
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4255 |
| 1940s | #5004 |
| 1950s | #4407 |
| 1960s | #3192 |
| 1970s | #3434 |
| 1980s | #2355 |
| 1990s | #2726 |
| 2000s | #3576 |
| 2010s | #3363 |
| 2020s | #3908 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kateri has been most popular in CA, MI, AZ.
Living bearers
About 2,500 people named Kateri are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kateri alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kateri in 2025?
- Kateri ranks #4352 among US girl names in 2025, with 32 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kateri most popular?
- Kateri peaked in 1980, reaching #1720 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kateri with classmates?
- Kateri will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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