Kathaleen
Kathaleen is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Kathaleen is an Anglicized variant of the Irish name Caitlín, which itself derives from the Ancient Greek name Katherine. Historically associated with the meaning 'pure', it enjoyed moderate usage in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it is an uncommon classic name that is rarely given to newborns.
Popularity in the United States
4,136 babies in the United States have been named Kathaleen since 1880. It ranks #2737 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (18 %)
- PA (15.6 %)
- CA (15.2 %)
- MI (11.2 %)
- OH (8.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 41 |
| 1910-1920 | 313 |
| 1920-1930 | 482 |
| 1930-1940 | 348 |
| 1940-1950 | 761 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,050 |
| 1960-1970 | 623 |
| 1970-1980 | 247 |
| 1980-1990 | 147 |
| 1990-2000 | 89 |
| 2000-2010 | 35 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Kathy, Katie, Kath, Leen
Fun facts
- Kathaleen represents a phonetic spelling of the Irish name Caitlín as transcribed into English.
- The name reached its highest popularity in the U.S. during the 1920s through the 1950s.