Kathaleen
Girl nameKathaleen has been given to 4,136 babies in the U.S. since 1902. It peaked in 1952.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,136
Peak year
1952 (143 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1902
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Kathaleen's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #749 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kathaleen — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kathaleen.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kathaleen?
Kathaleen has been given to 4,136 babies in the U.S. since 1902. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kathaleen peak?
Kathaleen peaked in 1952, when 143 babies were given the name.
Is Kathaleen a girl or boy name?
Kathaleen is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Kathaleen are girls).
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