girl's name
Kathaleen
KATH-uh-leen (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 4,161
Kathaleen is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1952, when 143 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1902.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kathaleen Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 41 |
| 1910s | 313 |
| 1920s | 482 |
| 1930s | 348 |
| 1940s | 761 |
| 1950s | 1,050 |
| 1960s | 623 |
| 1970s | 247 |
| 1980s | 147 |
| 1990s | 89 |
| 2000s | 35 |
How Popular Is Kathaleen?
In 2008, Kathaleen was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Kathaleen Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kathaleen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kathaleen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kathaleen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kathaleen
- English KATH-uh-leen
Sibling Names for Kathaleen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kathaleen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kathaleen
How popular is the name Kathaleen?
In 2008, Kathaleen was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kathaleen a girl's or a boy's name?
Kathaleen is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kathaleen?
Kathaleen has 3 syllables.
When was Kathaleen most popular?
Kathaleen peaked in 1952, when 143 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.