Kathleene
girl nameKathleene entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1697 in 1947, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#1697
peak (1947)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3435 |
| 1920s | #3451 |
| 1930s | #3524 |
| 1940s | #2809 |
| 1950s | #3557 |
| 1960s | #4994 |
| 1970s | #7070 |
| 1990s | #13386 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Kathleene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kathleene alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kathleene in 2025?
- Kathleene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kathleene most popular?
- Kathleene peaked in 1947, reaching #1697 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kathleene with classmates?
- Kathleene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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