Katsumi

Katsumi is a boy's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Katsumi at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Katsumi

Katsumi belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Katsumi first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1403 in 1923, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 265 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Katsumi in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#1403 in 1923
Peak year
1923
Total since 1880
265

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Katsumi mean?

The meaning of Katsumi is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Katsumi a boy or girl name?

Katsumi is a boy name.

What origin is the name Katsumi?

Katsumi comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Katsumi?

Katsumi first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #1403 in 1923, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.