Girl · #6,767 in 2026

Cathyleen

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

Current Rank

#6,767

Peak Rank

#5,415 (1951)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1951

First Year

1964

Last Year

1951

Peak Year

#5415

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cathyleen

Cathyleen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1951, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1951, when 5 Cathyleens were born — ranking #5,415 that year. As of 2026, Cathyleen ranks #6,767 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Cathyleens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Cathyleen

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

Kathleen
Cathleen
Kathlene
Catalan
Catalin
Cahalan
Katalin
Gasoline
Gasolene
Katelyn
Catalina
Cackling

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cathyleen

What does the name Cathyleen mean?

Cathyleen is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1951. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cathyleen in 2026?

In 2026, Cathyleen ranks #6,767 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Cathyleen most popular?

Cathyleen reached its peak popularity in 1951, ranking #5,415 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Cathyleen a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Cathyleen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cathyleen include Alphea, Ballarie, Carlan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cathyleen

Cathyleen is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1951 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Cathyleen's peak popularity came in 1951 when it ranked #5,415. Use the chart and map above to compare Cathyleen'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.