Kathreen
Kathreen is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,421 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
Kathreen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 241 babies have been named Kathreen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kathreen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,421 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,421
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Kathreen
Kathreen is a girl name .
Kathreen is currently ranked #38,421 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kathreen include Kat, Kay, Katie, and Kathie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kathreen 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