Kathleen
Kathleen is an Irish name, the anglicized form of Caitlín, which itself derives from the Greek name Katherine meaning 'pure.' It became especially popular in English-speaking countries during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Current Popularity
#1109 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Has strong Irish heritage and cultural significance
- •Offers many nickname options for different stages of life
- •Peak popularity was mid-20th century, giving it a vintage charm today
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Kathleen Turner
Actress
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Film producer and president of Lucasfilm
Kathleen Battle
Opera soprano
Kathleen Sebelius
Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services
Statistics
713,438
Total births since 1880
1951
Peak year
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