Kathlene
Pronunciation: [ k-ATHL-een ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kathlene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,642 babies have been named Kathlene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kathlene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,285 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,285
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Kathlene
Kathlene is a girl name .
Kathlene is currently ranked #17,285 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kathlene include Kat, Kath, Kathy, Kathie, Kathl, Kathly, Kathlie, Ene, Eney, Kay, Kaie, and Katkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kathlene 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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