Kathleen

Rank 1,090th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Kathleen was 1,090th most popular baby name for girls and 2,047th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 227 babies were named Kathleen in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 14,706 babies in the United States were named Kathleen. Today, the average age of someone named Kathleen is around 63 to 68 years old.

The name "Kathleen" is not common today.

Nicknames for Kathleen include Kate, Kathy and Kat.

Kathleen Meaning & Origin

Kathleen is a traditional Irish name which means "pure" or "clear," often invoking notions of innocence, grace, and beauty.

The name Kathleen is described as refined, literary and traditional.

Pronunciation

Kathleen is pronounced kath-leen in English. The name Kathleen has 8 letters and 2 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Kathleen

  • A famous person with the name Kathleen is Kathleen Kennedy, an American film producer who co-founded Amblin Entertainment with Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall. She has produced over 60 films which have collectively garnered 120 Academy Award nominations.

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Geography

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U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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