How Many People Are Named Katheleen?

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

Katheleen
Very Rare
Old English

Katheleen is a rare female name with roots in Old English, making it both classic and modern. Only 744 people in the US today carry this name, which means just 1 in 443,777 Americans are named Katheleen. The majority of those named Katheleen are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1952.

~744
Living in US
1 in 443,777
Americans
1952
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Old English origin, meaning noble
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Noble Dignified Strong Resilient
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,319
Worldwide Bearers
#154,564
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,438
🇧🇷 Brazil
433
🇵🇭 Philippines
107
🇿🇦 South Africa
52
🇲🇾 Malaysia
48
🇬🇧 England
36
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
31
🇧🇪 Belgium
26
🇨🇦 Canada
22
🇻🇪 Venezuela
20

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
744 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 74
48
Would be under 30 (4%)
266
Would be 30–60 (22%)
916
Would be over 60 (74%)

All 1,230 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: 1952

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
67
Modern Appeal
33
International
90

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

📜 Katheleen Through the Generations

Katheleen, a name steeped in Old English origins, has seen a steady presence through the decades but peaked in 1952 with 33 births. Today, the name's bearers span three generations, with 48 under 30, 266 aged 30-60, and 916 over 60. This distribution highlights how Katheleen is predominantly embraced by older generations, with 74% of its carriers being over 60. its rarity, it remains a stable choice, bridging classic and modern sensibilities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 16
Illinois 7
New York 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Katheleen's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Katheleen

How Many People Have the Name Katheleen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 744 people in the United States currently share the name Katheleen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 443,777 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Katheleen a Common or Rare Name?

Katheleen 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 Katheleen Mean?

Katheleen means "Old English origin, meaning noble" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Katheleen Most Popular?

The name Katheleen reached peak popularity in 1952, with 33 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 Katheleen?

Approximately 744 people named Katheleen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,230. That works out to roughly 1 in 443,777 Americans.

Is Katheleen a rare name?

Katheleen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 443,777 Americans has this name.

What does the name Katheleen mean?

Katheleen means "Old English origin, meaning noble" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Katheleen more male or female?

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

When was Katheleen most popular?

Katheleen peaked in 1952 with 33 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 US744
All-Time Births1,230
1 in X1 in 443,777
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age74
Peak Year1952
World Rank#154,564
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.