Katrell
Primarily a boy's name of American origin with 467 recorded births. Also given to 43 girls.
Meaning & Origin
When Katrell hit its peak of 21 births in 2002, the internet was beginning to expose parents to a wider world of naming options, and pop culture influence on baby names was at an all-time high.
Katrell has stayed in use since then, even as naming fashions have shifted around it.
In the most recent SSA release, Katrell ranks #11628 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Katrell is a boy's and girl's baby name of American origin, a modern invented name combining Kat- (possibly from Katrel, a biblical name) with the -rell suffix from names like Darrell.
Katrell has a smooth, two-syllable flow with the -rell ending that gives it a rhythmic finish. It's part of the African American tradition of creating distinctive names that are phonetically pleasing and uniquely individual. With nearly 500 recorded U.S. births, it has genuine use.
EtymologyShow more
Katrell is built from 7 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the American naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Katrell creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Katrell was #5128 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #11628, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 34 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 64 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 160 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 115 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 81 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 13 | — |
The Story of Katrell
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2002, Katrell is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Katrell are most likely born between 1992 and 2012.
How rare is Katrell?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Katrell — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1978, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2000s with 160 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Katrell by the numbers
- Would fill 10 school buses
- Meeting one Katrell per day would take 1.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(42 years, 1978–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #11628 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10244 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8649 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10261 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13090 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10214 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10238 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9219 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6446 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7851 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7798 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8463 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5432 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5630 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6862 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4962 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4732 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5128 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6063 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3978 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Katrell as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Katrell has also been given to 43 girls in the U.S. since 1971.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1978–2024