How Many People Are Named Kathleen?

715,129

people in the United States are named Kathleen

1 in 468 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#81

⭐⭐ Common

Population Percentage

0.2135%

Of US population

Peak Year

1951

26,749 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Irish, English
Pronunciation: kath-LEEN
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Anglicized form of CAITLÍN.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.8%
Male
0.2%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 68.3 years old

Young (<30) 27,012
3.8%
Adult (30–60) 159,463
22.3%
Senior (>60) 528,654
73.9%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 91,785
Pennsylvania 62,503
California 60,958
Illinois 48,689
Ohio 40,548
Massachusetts 39,441
Michigan 38,748
New Jersey 35,956
Wisconsin 26,902
Minnesota 21,350

💡 Fun Facts About "Kathleen"

  • 220 babies were named Kathleen in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1951
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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