Kathileen
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Kathileen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 29 babies have been named Kathileen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kathileen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,241 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,241
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kathileen
Kathileen is a girl name .
Kathileen is currently ranked #65,241 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kathileen include Kat, Kath, Kathy, Kathie, Kathi, Kathiy, Kathiie, Een, Eeny, Eenie, Leen, and Kay. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kathileen 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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