Girl · #13,520 in 2026

Kathreen

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

Current Rank

#13,520

Peak Rank

#3,052 (1950)

Total Babies

372

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1912

First Year

2001

Last Year

1950

Peak Year

#3052

Peak Rank

372

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kathreen

Kathreen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1912, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1950, when 12 Kathreens were born — ranking #3,052 that year. As of 2026, Kathreen ranks #13,520 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 372 Kathreens 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 Kathreen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kathreen 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 Kathreen

What does the name Kathreen mean?

Kathreen is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kathreen in 2026?

In 2026, Kathreen ranks #13,520 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Kathreen most popular?

Kathreen reached its peak popularity in 1950, ranking #3,052 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Kathreen a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kathreen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kathreen include Merril, Reiko, Johnice. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kathreen

Kathreen is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 372 births in the dataset. Kathreen's peak popularity came in 1950 when it ranked #3,052. Use the chart and map above to compare Kathreen'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.