Kathleen
Female name · ↓ Falling
291,608
Total Births
1951
Peak Year
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Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Kathleen
Kathleen is the Irish form of Katherine, meaning 'pure.' It peaked in the 1940s-1950s in the US. Famous Kathleens include Kathleen Turner and the song 'I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen.'
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 622 births |
| 1890s | 2,173 births |
| 1900s | 3,890 births |
| 1910s | 8,387 births |
| 1920s | 14,136 births |
| 1930s | 14,727 births |
| 1940s | 62,059 births |
| 1950s | 90,593 births |
| 1960s | 47,578 births |
| 1970s | 17,703 births |
| 1980s | 15,250 births |
| 1990s | 9,615 births |
| 2000s | 3,765 births |
| 2010s | 1,030 births |
| 2020s | 80 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kathleen?
Kathleen has been given to 291,608 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1951 with 11,010 births that year.
Is Kathleen a boy or girl name?
Kathleen is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Kathleen most popular?
Kathleen was most popular in 1951, when 11,010 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Kathleen?
Kathleen first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).