Holding steady.
Popularity of Kathalene since 1914
Babies named Kathalene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1954, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kathalene's real moment was 1935.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 75 |
| 1960s | 33 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kathalene is a vintage variant of Kathleen that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1914. Its peak year was 1935, when it saw modest usage among families seeking a slightly distinctive spelling of the popular Kathleen. The name has since become extremely rare, with no recorded births in recent years. Like many Irish-derived names, Kathalene has a soft, feminine sound and carries the meaning of 'pure' from its Greek roots. Though it never reached the top ranks, its rarity today offers a nearly unique choice for parents drawn to old-fashioned Irish names.
Kathalene is a variant spelling of Kathleen, the anglicized form of the Irish name Caitlín, which itself derives from the Greek Aikaterinē. The name has been used in Ireland since the Middle Ages and became popular in English-speaking countries in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kathy, Katie, Kat, Lena
Sibling names for Kathalene
Names that share Kathalene's style, for a brother or sister.
