Kathaleen
Kathaleen is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,543 in the US, popular nicknames include Kat, Kay, and Katie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kathaleen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,191 babies have been named Kathaleen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kathaleen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,543 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,543
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Kathaleen
Kathaleen is a girl name .
Kathaleen is currently ranked #70,543 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kathaleen include Kat, Kay, Katie, and Kathie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kathaleen include Katherine, Kathryn, Kathleen, Kathy, Kathlyn . 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