Kateri

Kateri is a girl's name of English 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 37 girls in the United States.

Kateri at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kateri

Kateri belongs to the English & American 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, Kateri first appears in Social Security records in 1937. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1728 in 1980, and in 2024 37 babies received the name — 2,498 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kateri in US records

First recorded (US)
1937
Best US rank
#1728 in 1980
Peak year
1980
Babies named Kateri in 2024
37
Total since 1880
2,498

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kateri mean?

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

Is Kateri a boy or girl name?

Kateri is a girl name. In 2024, 37 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kateri?

Kateri comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kateri?

Kateri first appears in US records in 1937. Its best-ever ranking was #1728 in 1980, and 37 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].