Kathleen Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKATH-leen / /ˈkæθliːn/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: pure; English: derived from the name Catherine
Historical & Cultural Background
Kathleen is a diminutive form of the name Catherine, which has roots in both Irish and English cultures. In Ireland, it has been a popular name since the 19th century, often associated with the Irish nationalist movement. The name has also been used in various literary works, contributing to its cultural significance.
Trend Summary
Kathleen has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kath
- Kathy
International Variants
- Caitlín (Irish)
- Caterina (Italian)
- Catherine (French)
Famous people named Kathleen
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Fictional characters named Kathleen
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kathleen was first seen in the United States in 1915. Kathleen has ranked as high as #935 nationally, which occurred in 1949, and has been most popular in New York, California, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Kathleen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kathleen (1990)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1929 | 20 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1934 | 23 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1937 | 15 |
| 1938 | 19 |
| 1939 | 18 |
| 1940 | 26 |
| 1941 | 30 |
| 1942 | 36 |
| 1943 | 33 |
| 1944 | 27 |
| 1945 | 35 |
| 1946 | 33 |
| 1947 | 48 |
| 1948 | 38 |
| 1949 | 56 |
| 1950 | 40 |
| 1951 | 33 |
| 1952 | 38 |
| 1953 | 35 |
| 1954 | 41 |
| 1955 | 33 |
| 1956 | 40 |
| 1957 | 36 |
| 1958 | 50 |
| 1959 | 48 |
| 1960 | 32 |
| 1961 | 27 |
| 1962 | 30 |
| 1963 | 29 |
| 1964 | 28 |
| 1965 | 33 |
| 1966 | 33 |
| 1967 | 31 |
| 1968 | 33 |
| 1969 | 24 |
| 1970 | 23 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 19 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 27 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 5 |