MallowbyNames

Catrell

ka-TREL · Combination of the prefix 'cat-' and the suffix '-rell', likely modeled after names like 'Mitchell' or 'Montrell'.

Peak popularity
2005
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Catrell since 1973

Babies named Catrell per year in U.S. Social Security records.

51015198020002020Most births 2005Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1970s6
1980s45
1990s67
2000s72
2010s15
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Catrell is a modern American invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1973. It belongs to a style of coinage popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, blending the prefix 'cat-' with the suffix '-rell', a pattern also seen in names like Darnell and Montrell. Catrell reached its peak popularity in 2005, but has since declined in use and currently does not rank among the top 1000 names. Although it has never been widely used in any particular state, it has maintained a steady, if low, level of usage over the decades. The name is overwhelmingly given to boys and has no traditional roots or established meaning beyond its modern formation.

Catrell is a modern American invented name, created by blending the popular prefix 'cat-' (as in names like Caden or Caitlin) with the fashionable suffix '-rell' (seen in names like Darnell, Montrell). It first appeared on U.S. records in 1973 and reached its peak popularity in 2005. The name has no traditional etymology or historic usage.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Cat, Catt, Trell

Sibling names for Catrell

Names that share Catrell's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Catrell mean?
Catrell is a modern invented name with no traditional meaning. It was formed by combining the prefix 'cat-' with the suffix '-rell', common in American coinages.
How popular is Catrell right now?
Catrell is currently unranked in the U.S. It has not been in the top 1000 in recent years. Its peak popularity was in 2005, but it has since declined.
Is Catrell a boy's name?
Catrell is predominantly used for boys, though it has occasionally been given to girls. It is primarily a masculine name in the U.S.