Cathleen
Pronunciation: [ k-athl-EEN ]
Cathleen is a girl baby name. Ranked #10,275 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
Cathleen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 24,646 babies have been named Cathleen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cathleen is past its peak , currently ranked #10,275 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,275
- Total SSA Count
- 11
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Also a Boy Name
Cathleen is also used as a boy name, ranked #39313.
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About the Name Cathleen
Cathleen is a girl name .
Is Cathleen a boy or girl name? Cathleen is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,275 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #39,313. Cathleen is more commonly used as a girl name.
Cathleen is currently ranked #10,275 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cathleen include Cat, Cay, Catie, and Cathie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cathleen 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