Cathaleen
Cathaleen is a girl baby name. Ranked #68,837 in the US, popular nicknames include Cat, Cay, and Catie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Cathaleen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 220 babies have been named Cathaleen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cathaleen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,837 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,837
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Cathaleen
Cathaleen is a girl name .
Cathaleen is currently ranked #68,837 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cathaleen include Cat, Cay, Catie, and Cathie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cathaleen include Catherine . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis