Unisex · #10,889 in 2026

Katrell

Current Rank
#10,889
Peak Rank
#3,909 (2002)
Total Babies
467
5-Yr Trend
+13%
👧 Girl peak #8,391 (43 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,909 (467 total)
👦As Boy Name
1978
First Year
2024
Last Year
2002
Peak Year
#3909
Peak Rank
467
Total Count
42
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1971
First Year
1992
Last Year
1988
Peak Year
#8391
Peak Rank
43
Total Count
7
Years Active

The Story of Katrell

As a girl name

Katrell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1971, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 8 Katrells were born — ranking #8,391 that year. As of 2026, Katrell ranks #10,478 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 43 Katrells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Katrell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1978, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 21 Katrells were born — ranking #3,909 that year. As of 2026, Katrell ranks #10,889 for boys with 6 births, gradually rising (+13%). In total, more than 467 Katrells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Katrell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Katrell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Katrell

What does the name Katrell mean?
Katrell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Katrell in 2026?
In 2026, Katrell ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Katrell most popular?
Katrell reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #3,909 that year with 21 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Katrell most popular?
Katrell has historically been most popular in Maryland. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Katrell.
Is Katrell a unisex name?
Yes — Katrell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 8% of Katrells assigned female and 92% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Katrell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Katrell include Winson, Brannen, Jatin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Katrell

Katrell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 467 births in the dataset. Katrell's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #3,909. Use the chart and map above to compare Katrell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.