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Kateri
OriginMohawk variation of Katherine
Meaning"pure"
GenderGirl
About Kateri
The name Kateri peaked for girls at #1728 in 1980. The name is most popular in North Dakota, New Mexico, and Michigan.
Pronounced ka-TEER-ee. 3 syllables.
As of September 2026, Kateri ranked #4406 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1728 in 1980.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,829 | 61 | 34.1 |
| 2015 | #3,411 | 47 | 26.3 |
| 2016 | #3,161 | 52 | 29.3 |
| 2017 | #3,330 | 48 | 27.8 |
| 2018 | #2,980 | 55 | 32.3 |
| 2019 | #3,964 | 37 | 22 |
| 2020 | #4,392 | 31 | 19.2 |
| 2021 | #3,576 | 43 | 26.2 |
| 2022 | #3,676 | 42 | 25.6 |
| 2023 | #3,736 | 41 | 25.6 |
| 2024 | #3,993 | 37 | 22.8 |
| 2025 | #4,406 | 32 | 19.9 |
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- Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
American,born Algonquin–Mohawk laywoman
Kateri in pop culture
- In English
kuh TAIR ee
- Can also be pronounced kuh
teer,ee
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