girl's name
Katheleen
KATH-leen (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 9
- Births on record 1,340
Katheleen is a girl's name with 2 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 33 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1909.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Katheleen Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 81 |
| 1920s | 173 |
| 1930s | 122 |
| 1940s | 154 |
| 1950s | 267 |
| 1960s | 177 |
| 1970s | 79 |
| 1980s | 72 |
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 29 |
How Popular Is Katheleen?
In 2008, Katheleen 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 Katheleen 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 Katheleen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Katheleen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Katheleen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Katheleen
- English KATH-leen
Sibling Names for Katheleen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Katheleen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Katheleen
How popular is the name Katheleen?
In 2008, Katheleen 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 Katheleen a girl's or a boy's name?
Katheleen is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Katheleen?
Katheleen has 2 syllables.
When was Katheleen most popular?
Katheleen peaked in 1952, when 33 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.