How Many People Are Named Cathaleen?

Complete statistics for the name Cathaleen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Cathaleen
Very Rare
Irish, Greek

Cathaleen is a very rare name, with only 323 total births in the U.S. and 223 people still living. Just 1 in 1,479,480 Americans is named Cathaleen. Most are over 60, making it a classic choice.

~223
Living in US
1 in 1,479,480
Americans
1951
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pure
🌐
Origin
Irish, Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Compassionate Warm Gentle Loyal
33
Life Path Number

The number 33 is considered a master number in numerology, often called the Master Teacher. It represents deep compassion, spiritual upliftment, and a strong desire to help and heal others on a broad scale.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

341
Worldwide Bearers
#472,872
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
321
🇿🇦 South Africa
9
🇮🇳 India
3
🇨🇦 Canada
2
🇬🇧 England
2
🇮🇪 Ireland
1
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1
🇱🇨 Saint Lucia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
223 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 74
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
44
Would be 30–60 (14%)
279
Would be over 60 (86%)

All 323 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1951

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
58
Modern Appeal
42
International
68

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Cathaleen Through the Generations

The name Cathaleen has a unique story, with only 323 total births in the U.S. history, yet 223 people are still living today. This means the name has remained relatively stable over time, with a peak year in 1951 when 19 babies were named Cathaleen. The majority of those named Cathaleen are over 60, which makes it a distinctly older generation name. It's quite fascinating that despite the low birth rate, there are still so many people living today with this rare moniker.

✨ Similar Names to Cathaleen

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cathaleen's Irish, Greek roots

📄 About the Name Cathaleen

How Many People Have the Name Cathaleen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 223 people in the United States currently share the name Cathaleen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,479,480 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cathaleen a Common or Rare Name?

Cathaleen is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Cathaleen Mean?

Cathaleen means "Pure" and comes from Irish, Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cathaleen in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Cathaleen Most Popular?

The name Cathaleen reached peak popularity in 1951, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Cathaleen?

Approximately 223 people named Cathaleen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 323. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,479,480 Americans.

Is Cathaleen a rare name?

Cathaleen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,479,480 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cathaleen mean?

Cathaleen means "Pure" and comes from Irish, Greek origins.

Is Cathaleen more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Cathaleen are male and 100% are female.

When was Cathaleen most popular?

Cathaleen peaked in 1951 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US223
All-Time Births323
1 in X1 in 1,479,480
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age74
Peak Year1951
World Rank#472,872
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.