Cathaleen
girl nameCathaleen entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2314 in 1951, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#2314
peak (1951)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4079 |
| 1920s | #4647 |
| 1930s | #4257 |
| 1940s | #3998 |
| 1950s | #3192 |
| 1960s | #5448 |
| 1970s | #8222 |
| 1980s | #10392 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Cathaleen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cathaleen alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cathaleen in 2025?
- Cathaleen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cathaleen most popular?
- Cathaleen peaked in 1951, reaching #2314 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cathaleen with classmates?
- Cathaleen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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