Kathreen
girl nameKathreen entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2979 in 1912, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#2979
peak (1912)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3441 |
| 1920s | #4248 |
| 1930s | #4144 |
| 1940s | #3988 |
| 1950s | #4590 |
| 1960s | #5765 |
| 1970s | #8504 |
| 1980s | #8265 |
| 1990s | #12590 |
| 2000s | #13521 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Kathreen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kathreen 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 Kathreen in 2025?
- Kathreen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kathreen most popular?
- Kathreen peaked in 1912, reaching #2979 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kathreen with classmates?
- Kathreen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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