Girl · #7,068 in 2026

Katheen

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

Current Rank

#7,068

Peak Rank

#3,494 (1956)

Total Babies

134

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1944

First Year

1970

Last Year

1956

Peak Year

#3494

Peak Rank

134

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Katheen

Katheen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1944, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1956, when 12 Katheens were born — ranking #3,494 that year. As of 2026, Katheen ranks #7,068 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 134 Katheens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Katheen

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

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Kathy
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Caffiene
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Kathrine
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Kathie
Cathleen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Katheen

What does the name Katheen mean?

Katheen is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1944. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Katheen in 2026?

In 2026, Katheen ranks #7,068 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Katheen most popular?

Katheen reached its peak popularity in 1956, ranking #3,494 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Katheen a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Katheen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Katheen include Georgenia, Nedda, Moreen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Katheen

Katheen is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1944 and has accumulated 134 births in the dataset. Katheen's peak popularity came in 1956 when it ranked #3,494. Use the chart and map above to compare Katheen'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.