Katerria
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially derived from Katherine.
Name Census estimates that about 52 living Americans carry the first name Katerria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Katerria today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Katerria births was 1991 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Katerria. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Katerria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
52
~ 1 in 6,591,430 Americans
Peak year
1991
12 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2003 SSA rank
#14,771
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Katerria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Katerria 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 32 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Katerria remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Katerria 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 Katerria 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 Katerria
The name Katerria has its origins in the Greek language, dating back to the Byzantine era around the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Greek word "katharos," which means "pure" or "clean." The name was initially used as a feminine form of the male name Katharios.
In ancient Byzantine records, Katerria was often associated with purity, virtue, and spiritual cleanliness. It was a popular name among the Greek Orthodox Christian community, as it evoked the idea of a pure and virtuous woman.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Katerria can be found in the writings of the 6th-century Byzantine historian, Procopius of Caesarea. He mentioned a woman named Katerria who was a devoted Christian and known for her charitable works.
Throughout the Byzantine Empire, the name Katerria was borne by several notable women. In the 9th century, there was Katerria of Constantinople, a renowned scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on the subjects of logic and metaphysics. Her works were widely studied and respected during her time.
Another famous bearer of the name was Katerria of Antioch, who lived in the 11th century. She was a influential figure in the Eastern Orthodox Church and is venerated as a saint for her unwavering faith and dedication to helping the poor and needy.
During the Renaissance period, the name Katerria gained popularity in Italy, where it was often rendered as Caterina. One of the most notable figures with this name was Caterina Sforza (1463-1509), an Italian noble and military leader known for her courage and fierce determination in defending her territories.
In the 16th century, there was Caterina de' Medici (1519-1589), an Italian noblewoman who became the Queen of France. She was a powerful and influential figure in the French court and played a significant role in the religious wars that plagued France during her reign.
Over the centuries, the name Katerria has been borne by numerous other notable women, including writers, artists, and scholars. While its popularity has ebbed and flowed throughout different eras and regions, the name continues to carry a sense of purity, virtue, and resilience, reflecting its rich historical roots.
People
Katerria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Katerria 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
Katerria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Katerria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 52 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Katerria 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 6,591,430 US residents.
Is Katerria a common name?
We classify Katerria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 54 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Katerria most popular?
The single biggest year for Katerria was 1991, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Katerria is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Katerria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Katerria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Katerria 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.
Is Katerria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Katerria in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Katerria can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Katerria?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Katerria on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.