Kathleen
boy nameKathleen entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #923 in 1949, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#923
peak (1949)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3159 |
| 1920s | #3003 |
| 1930s | #1830 |
| 1940s | #1157 |
| 1950s | #1204 |
| 1960s | #1436 |
| 1970s | #2482 |
| 1980s | #2847 |
| 1990s | #6104 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Kathleen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kathleen alive today was born around 1956, making them about 69 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kathleen in 2025?
- Kathleen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kathleen most popular?
- Kathleen peaked in 1949, reaching #923 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kathleen with classmates?
- Kathleen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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