girl's name
Kathileen
KATH-uh-leen (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 29
Kathileen is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1959 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 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1951.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kathileen Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 29 |
How Popular Is Kathileen?
In 1959, Kathileen 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.
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 Kathileen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kathileen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kathileen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kathileen
- English KATH-uh-leen
Sibling Names for Kathileen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kathileen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kathileen
How popular is the name Kathileen?
In 1959, Kathileen 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 Kathileen a girl's or a boy's name?
Kathileen is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kathileen?
Kathileen has 3 syllables.
When was Kathileen most popular?
Kathileen peaked in 1952, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.