Girl · #16,098 in 2026

Cathlene

Name: Popularity of the name Cathlene in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cathlene, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,098

Peak Rank

#1,783 (1957)

Total Babies

829

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1929

First Year

2004

Last Year

1957

Peak Year

#1783

Peak Rank

829

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cathlene

Cathlene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1929, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1957, when 37 Cathlenes were born — ranking #1,783 that year. As of 2026, Cathlene ranks #16,098 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 829 Cathlenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Cathlene

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cathlene is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cathlene

What does the name Cathlene mean?

Cathlene is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1929. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cathlene in 2026?

In 2026, Cathlene ranks #16,098 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Cathlene most popular?

Cathlene reached its peak popularity in 1957, ranking #1,783 that year with 37 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Cathlene most popular?

Cathlene has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Cathlene.

Is Cathlene a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cathlene is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Cathlene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cathlene include Midge, Chery, Senora. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cathlene

Cathlene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1929 and has accumulated 829 births in the dataset. Cathlene's peak popularity came in 1957 when it ranked #1,783. Use the chart and map above to compare Cathlene's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.