Girl · #10,678 in 2026

Katri

Katri is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Katri Helena, Finnish singer Katri Horma, Estonian actress Katri Javanainen, Finnish ice hockey player Katri Kaarlonen (1915–2008), Finnish politician Katri Kalpala, Finnish rhythmic gymnast Katri Kulmuni, Finnish politician Katri Läike, Finnish sailor Katri Lindeqvist, Finnish orienteering competitor Katri Lipson, Finnish writer Katri…

Current Rank
#10,678
Peak Rank
#5,148 (1954)
Total Babies
16
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1954
First Year
1985
Last Year
1954
Peak Year
#5148
Peak Rank
16
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Katri

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Katri is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Katri Helena, Finnish singer Katri Horma, Estonian actress Katri Javanainen, Finnish ice hockey player Katri Kaarlonen (1915–2008), Finnish politician Katri Kalpala, Finnish rhythmic gymnast Katri Kulmuni, Finnish politician Katri Läike, Finnish sailor Katri Lindeqvist, Finnish orienteering competitor Katri Lipson, Finnish writer Katri…

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The Story of Katri

Katri first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1954, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1954, when 6 Katris were born — ranking #5,148 that year. As of 2026, Katri ranks #10,678 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Katris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Katri

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Katri

What does the name Katri mean?
Katri is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Katri Helena, Finnish singer Katri Horma, Estonian actress Katri Javanainen, Finnish ice hockey player Katri Kaarlonen (1915–2008), Finnish politician Katri Kalpala, Finnish rhythmic gymnast Katri Kulmuni, Finnish politician Katri Läike, Finnish sailor Katri Lindeqvist, Finnish orienteering competitor Katri Lipson, Finnish writer Katri…
How popular is Katri in 2026?
In 2026, Katri ranks #10,678 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Katri most popular?
Katri reached its peak popularity in 1954, ranking #5,148 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Katri a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Katri is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Katri?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Katri include Oriel, Madia, Elvita. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Katri

Katri is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1954 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Katri's peak popularity came in 1954 when it ranked #5,148. Use the chart and map above to compare Katri'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.