Catori
A feminine variant of the name Catherine of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Name Census estimates that about 329 living Americans carry the first name Catori. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Catori today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Catori births was 2018 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Catori. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
329
~ 1 in 1,041,806 Americans
Peak year
2018
29 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,031
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Catori: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Catori from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 153 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Catori remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Catori by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Catori during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Catori
The name Catori is believed to have originated from the ancient Tamil language spoken in southern India. Its roots can be traced back to the Sangam period, spanning from the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE. The name is derived from the Tamil word "katori," which means "bowl" or "vessel."
In ancient Tamil literature, there are references to individuals bearing the name Catori, suggesting its usage during the Sangam era. The name is also found in some Hindu scriptures and religious texts from that period, although its exact context and significance are not clearly documented.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Catori comes from a 7th-century CE inscription found in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu, India. The inscription mentions a person named Catori Azhvan, who was a prominent local chieftain during that time.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Catori. One such person was Catori Kuppuswami (1852-1920), a renowned Tamil scholar and poet from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works played a significant role in preserving and promoting Tamil literature and culture.
Another prominent figure was Catori Narayana Rao (1876-1953), an Indian lawyer and politician who actively participated in the Indian independence movement. He served as a member of the Madras Legislative Council and was a vocal advocate for social and political reforms.
In the field of arts, Catori Sakunthala (1904-1976) was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the Bharatanatyam dance form, which originated in Tamil Nadu.
The name Catori also found its way into the world of sports. Catori Vijayaraghavan (1928-2008) was a renowned Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for the Madras (now Chennai) team in the mid-20th century. He was known for his exceptional batting skills and captaincy.
Another notable figure was Catori Radhakrishnan (1935-2018), an Indian physicist and educator who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of Bharathidasan University in Tamil Nadu and received numerous awards and honors for his work.
While the name Catori has its roots in the ancient Tamil language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and gained recognition across various fields throughout history.
People
Catori + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Catori as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Catori: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Catori?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 329 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Catori going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,041,806 US residents.
Is Catori a common name?
We classify Catori as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 332 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Catori most popular?
The single biggest year for Catori was 2018, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Catori is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Catori a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Catori in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.