Kathleen

Pronunciation: [ k-athl-EEN ]

Boy Name #34,091 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kathleen is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-athl-EEN.

Parents who love the name Kathleen often also consider Katherine, Katie, Kate .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #34,091
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Kat Kay Katie Kathie

Also a Girl Name

Kathleen is also used as a girl name, ranked #1110.

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Similar Names

Katherine Katie Kate Kathryn Katharine Kathleen Kathrine Kattie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kathleen

Is Kathleen a boy or girl name?

Kathleen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #34091. As a girl name, it is ranked #1110. Kathleen is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Kathleen?

Kathleen is pronounced k-athl-EEN.

How popular is the name Kathleen?

Kathleen is currently ranked #34091 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Kathleen?

Common nicknames for Kathleen include Kat, Kay, Katie, and Kathie.

Is Kathleen a common or rare name?

Kathleen is an uncommon name, ranked #34091 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kathleen

Kathleen is a boy name .

Is Kathleen a boy or girl name? Kathleen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,091 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,110. Kathleen is more commonly used as a girl name.

Kathleen is currently ranked #34,091 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Kathleen include Kat, Kay, Katie, and Kathie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.