Pure
Caterra is a modern American elaboration of the name Cat, likely derived from Catherine. It follows the trend of adding the '-erra' suffix to established roots, similar to names like Sierra or Tierra. Its ultimate etymological roots are found in the Greek word 'katharos', meaning pure.
Less common today
Caterra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,066 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
