NAME PROFILE
Kathleen
Kathleen is an Irish name derived from the name Caitlín, meaning 'pure.' It is often associated with warmth, friendliness, and a nurturing spirit, evoking a sense of kindness and compassion.
Key Stats
| Total births | 715,336 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1951 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 22%CA — 20%PA — 19%MA — 19%IL — 19%
Notable People
Kathleen Turner (Actress, *Romancing the Stone*) · Kathleen Kennedy (Film producer, *Star Wars* franchise) · Kathleen Sebelius (Politician, former Governor of Kansas) · Kathleen Beller (Actress, *The Great Gatsby*) · Kathleen Wilhoite (Actress, *ER*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
KatKathyKate
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