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
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 68.3 years old
📈 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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