How Many People Are Named Kathaleen?

Complete statistics for the name Kathaleen in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Kathaleen
Very Rare
4,136
Estimated People
1 in 79,787
1 in X Americans
1952
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
4,136 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 77

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 172
Iowa 12
Illinois 54
Indiana 31
Kentucky 11
Louisiana 6
Massachusetts 43
Maryland 10
Michigan 127
Minnesota 10
Missouri 10
North Carolina 26
New Jersey 6
New York 203
Ohio 101
Oklahoma 6
Oregon 5
Pennsylvania 176
South Carolina 34
Tennessee 16
Texas 52
Washington 11
West Virginia 7
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 44.4%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Kathaleen

How Many People Have the Name Kathaleen in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,136 people in the United States currently share the name Kathaleen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 79,787 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Kathaleen a Common or Rare Name?

Kathaleen is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Kathaleen Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Kathaleen are covered in full on the Kathaleen name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Kathaleen Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Kathaleen in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Kathaleen is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Kathaleen Most Popular?

The name Kathaleen reached peak popularity in 1952, with 143 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Kathaleen Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Kathaleen across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kathaleen?

Approximately 4,136 people in the United States share the name Kathaleen, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Kathaleen a rare name?

Kathaleen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 79,787 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kathaleen mean?

The meaning and origin of Kathaleen is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Kathaleen more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kathaleen are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Kathaleen most popular?

The name Kathaleen reached its peak in 1952, with 143 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People4,136
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 79,787
GenderFemale
Avg Age77
Peak Year1952
Male %0%
Female %100%

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