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Kathleen
GirlMeaning of Kathleen: Irish: 'pure'
Kathleen is a girl's name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 1121st most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 1036th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#1121
201 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1036
33 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
715,336
First recorded 1880 · peak 1951
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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