How Many People Are Named Kathlene?

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

Kathlene
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Kathlene, a very rare female name, is held by just 2,711 people in the US today, making up 1 in 121,718 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1950 with 120 births, and now it's slowly rising again, bridging classic and modern styles.

~2,711
Living in US
1 in 121,718
Americans
1950
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Katherine
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,711
Worldwide Bearers
#87,386
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
13
🇧🇷 Brazil
12
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
10
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
9
🇫🇷 France
7
🇩🇪 Germany
7
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
5
🇸🇬 Singapore
3
🇸🇪 Sweden
3
🇰🇪 Kenya
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,711 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 65
136
Would be under 30 (4%)
1,172
Would be 30–60 (33%)
2,192
Would be over 60 (63%)

All 3,500 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: 1950

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
70
Modern Appeal
30
International
5

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

📜 Kathlene Through the Generations

Kathlene has seen its most active years in the mid-20th century, with a notable peak in 1950. Today, the majority of those named Kathlene are over 60, accounting for 63% of the total. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that's been around for decades but is now gaining traction among younger generations, hinting at a revival of interest in traditional yet distinctive monikers.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 386
Michigan 116
Ohio 96
New York 76
Illinois 75
Texas 55
Pennsylvania 32
Washington 23
New Jersey 17
Kentucky 16

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kathlene's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Kathlene

How Many People Have the Name Kathlene?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,711 people in the United States currently share the name Kathlene. That works out to roughly 1 in every 121,718 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kathlene a Common or Rare Name?

Kathlene 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 Kathlene Mean?

Kathlene means "creative variant of Katherine" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Kathlene Most Popular?

The name Kathlene reached peak popularity in 1950, with 120 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 Kathlene?

Approximately 2,711 people named Kathlene live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,500. That works out to roughly 1 in 121,718 Americans.

Is Kathlene a rare name?

Kathlene is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 121,718 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kathlene mean?

Kathlene means "creative variant of Katherine" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Kathlene more male or female?

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

When was Kathlene most popular?

Kathlene peaked in 1950 with 120 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 US2,711
All-Time Births3,500
1 in X1 in 121,718
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age65
Peak Year1950
World Rank#87,386
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.