Kathleen
5 countries#1150 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kathleen was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
715,336 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1150 · peaked in 1951 with 26,749 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
5,147 births recorded 1916–2022 · currently #1825 · peaked in 1990 with 263 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Val-d'Oise, Martinique, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,111 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #475 · peaked in 1996 with 220 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
2,046 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #632 · peaked in 1974 with 143 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,865 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #983 · peaked in 1996 with 179 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
200 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #334 · peaked in 1997 with 20 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kathleen’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #371 | — |
| 2007 | #422 | ↓51 |
| 2008 | #448 | ↓26 |
| 2009 | #563 | ↓115 |
| 2010 | #594 | ↓31 |
| 2011 | #630 | ↓36 |
| 2012 | #661 | ↓31 |
| 2013 | #660 | ↑1 |
| 2014 | #674 | ↓14 |
| 2015 | #823 | ↓149 |
| 2016 | #838 | ↓15 |
| 2017 | #870 | ↓32 |
| 2018 | #883 | ↓13 |
| 2019 | #944 | ↓61 |
| 2020 | #1004 | ↓60 |
| 2021 | #987 | ↑17 |
| 2022 | #1095 | ↓108 |
| 2023 | #1018 | ↑77 |
| 2024 | #1099 | ↓81 |
| 2025 | #1150 | ↓51 |
Frequently asked questions about Kathleen
Is Kathleen a popular name?
Yes — Kathleen currently ranks #1150 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kathleen more common for boys or girls?
Kathleen is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kathleen most popular?
Kathleen peaked in 1951 in United States, with 26,749 recorded births that year.
Is Kathleen rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kathleen’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #352 in 1880 to #1150 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kathleen?
At least 724,594 babies have been recorded with the name Kathleen across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kathleen popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kathleen appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, Scotland, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kathleen?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kathleen include Dariana, Jaycee, Kimora, Sally.
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