Girl · #7,679 in 2026

Kathlean

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

Current Rank

#7,679

Peak Rank

#3,232 (1958)

Total Babies

253

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1919

First Year

1974

Last Year

1958

Peak Year

#3232

Peak Rank

253

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kathlean

Kathlean first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1919, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1958, when 14 Kathleans were born — ranking #3,232 that year. As of 2026, Kathlean ranks #7,679 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 253 Kathleans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kathlean

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kathlean 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 Kathlean

What does the name Kathlean mean?

Kathlean is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1919. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kathlean in 2026?

In 2026, Kathlean ranks #7,679 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Kathlean most popular?

Kathlean reached its peak popularity in 1958, ranking #3,232 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Kathlean a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kathlean?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kathlean include Sinda, Nanetta, Darolyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kathlean

Kathlean is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 253 births in the dataset. Kathlean's peak popularity came in 1958 when it ranked #3,232. Use the chart and map above to compare Kathlean'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.