Katerra
A feminine name possibly coined from the words "cater" and "terra" (earth).
Name Census estimates that about 233 living Americans carry the first name Katerra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Katerra today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Katerra births was 1998 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Katerra. 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
233
~ 1 in 1,471,049 Americans
Peak year
1998
29 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2005 SSA rank
#15,441
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Katerra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Katerra from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 125 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Katerra remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Katerra 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 Katerra 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 Katerra
The name Katerra is a relatively modern name, and its origins are somewhat obscure. It is believed to be a combination of the Greek word "katarraktis," which means "waterfall," and the Latin word "terra," meaning "earth" or "land." This suggests that the name may have been created with the intention of representing a connection between the natural elements of water and land.
While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that mention the name Katerra, its components can be traced back to ancient Greek and Latin languages. The prefix "kat-" is found in several Greek words related to water, such as "katharos" (pure) and "kataraktes" (waterfall). Similarly, the Latin word "terra" has been used extensively throughout history to refer to the earth or land.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Katerra are relatively recent, dating back to the late 20th century. One of the earliest known individuals with this name is Katerra Bryson, an American artist and photographer born in 1972. Another notable figure is Katerra Traylor, an American basketball player who played for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA during the early 2000s.
In the literary world, there is a character named Katerra in the fantasy novel series "The Deathly Hallows" by author J.K. Rowling. While this is a fictional character, it suggests that the name was gaining some popularity and recognition in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Other individuals with the name Katerra include Katerra Mayfield, an American singer and songwriter; Katerra Simmons, an American actress and model; and Katerra Johnson, an American fashion designer. While these individuals may not be widely recognized, their presence across various fields indicates that the name has been adopted by parents in different parts of the world.
It is worth noting that the name Katerra is relatively uncommon, and its popularity may be limited to certain regions or cultural groups. However, its unique blend of Greek and Latin elements, coupled with its association with natural elements like water and land, make it an intriguing and evocative name choice.
People
Katerra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Katerra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Katerra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Katerra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 233 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Katerra 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 1,471,049 US residents.
Is Katerra a common name?
We classify Katerra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 240 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Katerra most popular?
The single biggest year for Katerra was 1998, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Katerra is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Katerra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Katerra 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.