Holding steady.
Popularity of Katsumi since 1913
Babies named Katsumi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 67 |
| 1920s | 170 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Katsumi is a Japanese name that entered U.S. records as early as 1913, reflecting early 20th century immigration patterns. Its peak popularity came in 1923, coinciding with a broader interest in Japanese culture. The name has remained in occasional use, with a stable trajectory and no recent revival. Because Katsumi can be written with a variety of kanji, its meaning is not fixed, though 'victory' and 'beauty' are common elements. Like many Japanese names in the United States, it has been used predominantly for girls in recent years, though it remains unisex in Japan.
Katsumi is a Japanese unisex name that can be written with various kanji combinations. The element 'katsu' often means 'victory' (勝) or 'to win', while 'mi' can mean 'beauty' (美) or 'sea' (海), among other possibilities. Like many Japanese names, its meaning changes with the chosen characters. The name has seen modest usage in Japan and among Japanese diaspora communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Katsu, Sumi
Sibling names for Katsumi
Names that share Katsumi's style, for a brother or sister.
