Cathyleen
Cathyleen is a girl baby name. Ranked #65,260 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
Cathyleen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 15 babies have been named Cathyleen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cathyleen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,260 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,260
- 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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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Cathyleen
Cathyleen is a girl name .
Cathyleen is currently ranked #65,260 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cathyleen include Cat, Cay, Catie, and Cathie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cathyleen 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