How Many People Are Named Kathleen?

Curious about how common the name Kathleen is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 715,129
Popularity Level Common
Probability 1 in 461 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 715,129 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Kathleen.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 461 people has this name.

This classification places Kathleen in the Common category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Kathleen

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Common

Probability: 1 in 461 people

Total Count

715,129

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,691
Female: 713,438

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 70

  • Young (<30) 20,195
  • Adult (30–60) 141,209
  • Old (>60) 553,725

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 25.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 1,085
  • Alabama 3,861
  • Arkansas 2,161
  • Arizona 4,046
  • California 60,958
  • Colorado 7,112
  • Connecticut 14,131
  • DC 5,100
  • Delaware 2,074
  • Florida 10,067
  • Georgia 5,830
  • Hawaii 2,295
  • Iowa 10,799
  • Idaho 2,441
  • Illinois 48,689
  • Indiana 13,940
  • Kansas 5,851
  • Kentucky 6,520
  • Louisiana 6,409
  • Massachusetts 39,441
  • Maryland 11,028
  • Maine 4,085
  • Michigan 38,748
  • Minnesota 21,350
  • Missouri 15,077
  • Mississippi 2,379
  • Montana 2,856
  • North Carolina 6,764
  • North Dakota 3,167
  • Nebraska 6,697
  • New Hampshire 3,291
  • New Jersey 35,956
  • New Mexico 2,110
  • Nevada 1,173
  • New York 91,785
  • Ohio 40,548
  • Oklahoma 3,905
  • Oregon 7,235
  • Pennsylvania 62,503
  • Rhode Island 5,428
  • South Carolina 3,660
  • South Dakota 2,824
  • Tennessee 4,497
  • Texas 15,588
  • Utah 4,235
  • Virginia 9,200
  • Vermont 1,904
  • Washington 13,015
  • Wisconsin 26,902
  • West Virginia 4,154
  • Wyoming 1,141
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kathleen?

Approximately 715,129 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Kathleen, based on statistical analysis.

Is Kathleen a rare name?

Kathleen is considered Common when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.