Kateri Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Kateri has Native American roots, meaning 'pure'. It evolved from the forms Katherine and Catherine. The name is associated with Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, highlighting its connection to indigenous culture and spirituality. It is viewed as a name of strength and purity, with significant historical relevance due to its association with a canonized saint.
The name Kateri is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kateri has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kateri' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3873rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3102nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2652nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3366th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3421st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kateri' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kateri"
Pronunciation
/kəˈtɛri/
Origin
Native American
Etymology
The name Kateri is derived from the Mohawk word 'Kateri' meaning 'pure'. It is often associated with Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American saint.
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Kateri (modern form), Catherine (French origin), Katherine (Greek origin)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 17th century due to the life and canonization of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha in the 21st century.
Variants & Derivatives
Katherine, Catherine, Cate, Kat
Modern Popularity & Image
Kateri is viewed positively as a name representing purity and strength, often associated with indigenous heritage and spirituality.
Famous People
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Kateri Aijuan
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kateri"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kateri"
"Kateri" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3873rd of 12526 | 188 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3102nd of 19264 | 357 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2652nd of 27321 | 675 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3366th of 35406 | 717 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3421st of 30306 | 556 |
Regional Popularity of "Kateri" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kateri" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
- | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
86.82% 2550th/2937 |
66.75% 2325th/3483 |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
94.04% 3803rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
75.33% 2776th/3685 |
47.33% 2118th/4475 |
- |
53.57% 3384th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
75.62% 3465th/4582 |
57.77% 2983rd/5164 |
70.46% 5153rd/7313 |
57.67% 4304th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
69.18% 2756th/3984 |
84.85% 3807th/4487 |
79.40% 5417th/6822 |
52.33% 3284th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kateri"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kateri" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.