Kateri
Every Kateri since 1937 — 2,533 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kateri
Kateri is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,406 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1937, 2,533 American babies have been named Kateri. Its peak came in 1980, when 65 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kateri stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kateri year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,406 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,860 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3,742 |
| 2022 | 42 | #3,679 |
| 2021 | 43 | #3,579 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4,397 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,965 |
| 2018 | 55 | #2,982 |
| 2017 | 48 | #3,332 |
| 2016 | 52 | #3,161 |
| 2015 | 47 | #3,411 |
| 2014 | 61 | #2,829 |
| 2013 | 62 | #2,790 |
| 2012 | 60 | #2,885 |
| 2011 | 43 | #3,634 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,916 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5,010 |
| 2008 | 35 | #4,404 |
| 2007 | 49 | #3,407 |
| 2006 | 37 | #4,038 |
| 2005 | 46 | #3,341 |
| 2004 | 41 | #3,598 |
| 2003 | 41 | #3,500 |
| 2002 | 44 | #3,221 |
| 2001 | 51 | #2,859 |
| 2000 | 54 | #2,726 |
| 1995 | 47 | #2,641 |
| 1990 | 40 | #2,870 |
| 1985 | 45 | #2,267 |
| 1980 | 65 | #1,728 |
| 1975 | 23 | #3,095 |
| 1970 | 15 | #3,942 |
| 1965 | 20 | #2,782 |
| 1960 | 16 | #3,147 |
| 1955 | 13 | #3,296 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,680 |
| 1945 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kateri
- Kateri Tekakwitha Religious figure · 1656–1680
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kateri in 2025?
Kateri ranked #4,406 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kateri?
2,533 babies have been named Kateri in the United States since 1937, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kateri most popular?
Kateri peaked in 1980, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Kateri a boy or girl name?
Kateri is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kateri rising or falling?
Kateri is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kateri?
Well-known people named Kateri include Kateri Tekakwitha (religious figure).