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Cathleen

Female name · ↓ Falling

10,989
Total Births
1958
Peak Year
Rank 2023
1902
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Cathleen

Cathleen is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 10,989 Americans have been given this name since 1880.

📊 Popularity by Decade
1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1900s68 births
1910s82 births
1920s198 births
1930s230 births
1940s1,435 births
1950s3,796 births
1960s3,254 births
1970s1,361 births
1980s565 births
❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Cathleen?

Cathleen has been given to 10,989 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1958 with 456 births that year.

Is Cathleen a boy or girl name?

Cathleen is primarily used as a female name in the United States.

When was Cathleen most popular?

Cathleen was most popular in 1958, when 456 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.

How old is the name Cathleen?

Cathleen first appeared in US records in 1902.

⚡ Quick Facts
GenderFemale
Total Births10,989
Peak Year1958
Peak Count456
2023 RankNot in top 1000
First Recorded1902
TrendFalling