Kathlene
Kathlene is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Kathlene is an English variant spelling of Kathleen, which derives from the Greek name Katherine. Historically, the name is associated with the concept of purity. In the United States, it saw moderate usage during the mid-to-late 20th century but is rarely given to newborns today.
Popularity in the United States
3,500 babies in the United States have been named Kathlene since 1880. It ranks #2998 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40.6 %)
- MI (12.2 %)
- OH (10.1 %)
- NY (8 %)
- IL (7.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 59 |
| 1920-1930 | 130 |
| 1930-1940 | 179 |
| 1940-1950 | 490 |
| 1950-1960 | 876 |
| 1960-1970 | 740 |
| 1970-1980 | 427 |
| 1980-1990 | 316 |
| 1990-2000 | 197 |
| 2000-2010 | 78 |
| 2010-2019 | 8 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Kathy, Kath, Lena
Fun facts
- Kathlene is an alternative phonetic spelling of the classic Irish-English name Kathleen.
- The majority of American girls named Kathlene were born between the 1940s and 1970s.